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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:19
Lots with images:19
Prices available:19
Category:
Medical - zOther
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A ship's surgeon's kit, an impressive array of surgical implements and tools in original brass bound mahogany case inscribed 'Cap'tn Walker to W.J. Pilcher Mr.C.S. 1861', the case 40.5 cm wide ***
*** An antique electric shock machine in mahogany case, late 19th century, 24 cm wide ***
*** Phrenology in early Melbourne, four written and printed reports on the 'Character and talents' of Melbourne residents of the 1850s, mixed condition., October 1856 - an adult male assessed by Philomon Sohier (at Sohier's Phrenological cabinet, 18 Gt.… ***
*** Doctor's wooden travelling Medicine Kit including a letter found in one of the drawers, 'To Mr. Prince, Belonged to the late Dr. John Hew, late of Orbost, East Gippsland.....,' many medicine bottles from England and Australia (few missing), glass mortar… ***
*** Circa 1880, electric shock machine 'for nervous diseases' in wooden box manufactured by Joseph Gray & Son. Instructions inside of lid ***
*** Doctors travelling Homeopathic case by Martin and Pleasance, 180 Collins St, Melbourne Australia, including 15 small vials of medicine in the upper compartment and a small book 'The Stepping stone to Homeopathy and Health,' by Dr. Ruddock. In the lower… ***
*** A crocodile skin doctor's bag with gilt monogram 'G.W.R.N.', late 19th century, 41 cm across ***
*** Medical/Surgical equipment: 18th century portable shagreen case containing five small extremely sharp surgical knives, each with tortoiseshell protective covers, the hinged case with original closing mechanism. A remarkable survivor. ***
*** [Medicine] "The Chirurgical works of Percival Pott, F.R.S. Surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital" by James Earle (Vol. 3 only) [London : 1790]; and "A manual of Clinical medicine and Physical Diagnosis" by Thomas Hawkes Tanner [London : 1869]. (2 vols.) ***
*** Greco-Roman collection of six medical instruments, framed as one for display, 31 x 33 cm overall ***
*** An antique mahogany apothecary box with red velvet compatment interior with assorted bottles, accompanied with a hand written note 'This was a medical chest belonging to the late Father J.P. Lynch who came to Australia from Ireland in the 1890's and who… ***
*** Medical equipment: mechanical 'VeeDee' vibrator, by J.E. Garratt, London, 1900-1915. Length 38.5 cm. The 'VeeDee' vibratory massager claimed to cure colds, digestive complaints and flatulence through 'Curative vibration'. ***
*** Homeopathic Medicine chest in wooden box, c.1900s, 'Leath & Ross, England. Complete in mint condition. 27 x 19 x 8 cm ***
*** An Australian cedar medicine cabinet with mirrored doors, 19th century 68 cm high, 52 cm wide, 31 cm deep ***
*** [Medicine] Vallack, Arthur styles, 'The Principles and Practice of Asepsis' [Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, London, 1905] 1st ed., red boards with gilt titles; 95pp., with dedication from the author. ***
*** Charles Nettleton, Alfred Hospital, circa 1874, albumen paper print laid down on printed card identifying the photographer and the subject; the image 12 x 18 cm; overall 19.5 x 24.5 cm., the movement for a second general public hospital in Melbourne was… ***
*** Medical Examination couch, c1900, brown leatherette covered walnut table with adjustable head section. Wooden turned legs, raising side arm rests, in very fine condition, 200 x 61 x 67 cm, with accompanying foot stool. ***
*** Department of Lands and survey sectioned map titled 'Part of Coranderrk Aboriginal reserve Parish of Gracedale County of Evelyn', dated 1917; laid down in eight sections on linen with numerous manuscript annotations marking the 'Sanctuary', 'Commonwealth… ***
*** Vintage medical equipment: Gemedio electric Inhaler, apparently complete with original instruction label and the original box, 23 x 16 x 12 cm, c.1940s-50s. ***