Antique silver plated urological medical Catheter by Allen & Hanburys of London, the inner liner retracts once the Catheter is in place creating a vacuum to extract fluid. This is a delicate item in good solid condition with a few minor points of wear to the silver plate. Estimated to date from the early 19th century.

The Catheter is 20.5cm in length and the tube 2mm wide.

Allen and Hanburys Ltd was founded in 1715 in Old Plough Court, Lombard Street, London, by Silvanus Bevan, a Welshman, apothecary and a Quaker. Bevan and his brother, Timothy, who became his partner and later succeeded him, were known for their just dealings and the integrity and quality of their drugs. The company grew into a respected pharmaceutical centre and had established a strong reputation with American doctors by the late 18th century. It was absorbed by Glaxo Laboratories in 1958.

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