The increasing interest in medical antiques has been reflected in the programmes of all the major auction houses. In addition the formation of the Medical Collectors Association has stimulated interest in old medical interest.
This book covers diagnostic instruments, including specula, ENT examination instruments, opthalmoscopes and stethoscopes, surgical items, obstetric instruments, dental equipment, tools for bleeding and cupping, invalid items and ear trumpets. Very rare instruments are not included, neither are pharmacy and other items described in another title 'The Victorian Chemist and Druggist'.
This book should will be of interest to not only collectors, but also to historians with an interest in the medical field.
Contents:
Introduction
Diagnostic instruments
Surgical instruments
Instruments for bleeding and cupping
Hearing aids
Quack medicine
Domestic items
Trocars, cannulae and syringes
Miscellaneous items
Dental instruments
Further reading
Places to visit
