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PART II

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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Surgical Instruments and appliances are not (under any circumstances) sent out on approval for Sanitary and aseptic reasons.

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY CASES AND INVALID APPLIANCES.

[Illustration: COURT PLASTER LINT COTTON WOOL 20 1]

No. D R 1 S. Suitable for carrying in motor car, also for private houses, warehouses, &c.

Contents:--Bottles for Carron Oil, Sal Volatile, Vaseline and Smelling Salts, Medicine Glass, five Bandages, one Esmarch’s Bandage, Scissors, Splinter Forceps, Adhesive Plaster, Court Plaster, Lint, Wool, Safety Pins, Camel Hair Brush and Sponge. In Japanned Tin Case with simple fastening and with handle at back. Dimensions 8½ × 5¾ × 2½ in. Red Cross on lid. 8/6

[Illustration]

No. D R 2 S. Medicine Chest. Spanish Mahogany, lined with Silk Velvet, 2 Trays, contains 21 Cut Stoppered Bottles, 2 Plated Top Pots, Pestle and Mortar, Scales, Measure, and Knife.

Dimensions 12 × 8 × 6½ in. £3 16 6

[Illustration]

No. D R 4 S. Medicine Chest. Oak Lid, Velvet-lined, contains 17 Stoppered Green Bottles, 2 Plated Top Pots, Pestle and Mortar, Scales, Measure and Knife. Dimensions 13 × 9½ × 6½ in. £2 2 0

Also in Mahogany, White Bottles, with Cut Rims and Stoppers, £2 9 6

[Illustration]

No. D R 3 S. Medicine Chest. Oak Lid, Velvet-lined, contains 17 Stoppered Green Bottles, Pestle and Mortar, Scales, Measure and Knife. Dimensions 13¼ × 7¾ × 5¾ in. £1 14 6 In Deal, painted, £1 7 6 In Mahogany, with White Bottles, Cut Rims and Stoppers, £1 19 9

[Illustration: No. D R 7 S.]

Pine, Stained and Varnished, Lid Lined with Baize, contains 14 Bottles, Graduated Measure and Powder Knife, Elastic in Lid for Prescriptions. Dimensions 9½ × 7 × 6 in. 18/9

[Illustration: No. D R 6 S. Tablet Medicine Case.]

In French Morocco, with 7 half-oz. and 6 one-oz. Tubes and Clinical Thermometer, 13/9 In Solid Leather, 19/3

[Illustration: No. D R 5 S.]

Solid Leather, contains 8 Cut Stoppered Bottles, 4 Vegetable Ivory-topped Pill Bottles and Measure.

Dimensions 8¾ × 5¾ × 2½ in. ... £1 5 0 In Japanned Tin ... ... 0 11 6

[Illustration: No. D R 11 S.]

Black Leather Folding Pocket Case, Nickel Clasp, 5 Tabloid Phials with Nickel Tops, 5 Nickel Screw-top Bottles, Absorbent Cotton Wool Bandage, Safety Pin, 8/6

[Illustration: M A W]

No. D R 8 S. No. D R 9 S.

Wire Gauze, Alpaca Covered ... £0 6 9 Patent Leather, as Fig. D R 8 S ... 0 7 0 ,, ,, with Elbow Piece, as Fig. D R 9 S ... 0 11 0 Artificial Limbs to Order.

Aseptic Dressings for all occasions.

[Illustration: No. D R 10 S.]

Red Imitation Leather Folding Pocket Case, with Nickel Clasps, containing 4 Nickel Screw-top Bottles, Scissors, Court Plaster, Styptic Cotton Wool, Adhesive Plaster, Cotton Wool, 4/10

No. D R 12 S. Midwife’s Bag, as suggested by Dr. Becherre.

[Illustration]

In imitation Black Morocco, with Spring Lock and Key, 2 Nickel Clasp and Leather Handle, containing a 2-pint Bronze Douche Can, Absorbent Tampoon of Iodoform Cotton Wool, Jars for Abscess Plugs Cotton Wool, Nickel Soap Case, Nitrate of Silver Bottle, 1 Drop Bottle, 1 Alcohol Bottle, 85 per cent., 1 Lysol Bottle, Graduated Medicine Glass in Zinc Tray. On Cardboard Partition--Food Thermometer, Pulse Glass, Surgical Scissors, Lancet, Glass Vagina Tube, Glass Rectum Tubes, Bath Thermometer. Under Partition--Nail Brush in Bag, 2 lengths of Rubber Tubing in Bag, 1 Rubber Catheter, 1 Rubber Glove, 3-meter Navel Cord, Tube Antiseptic Pastilles in Wood Box.

Complete, each, 36/0

Antiseptic Dressings, Bandages, Lints, Wool, &c.

Absorbent, Gauze per 6 yds. 0/9 Accouchement Sets, Hartmann’s, each 9/9, 19/6 ,, Sheets, Southall’s, 0/11, 1/10, 2/2½ ,, ,, Hartmann’s each 0/10½, 1/4 2/2 Alembroth Gauze per 6 yards 0/9 Artificial Limbs to order. Aurilaves each 0/5

Bandages. Per doz. Cotton, Bleached, 1 in. × 6 yds., each 0/1 0/8 ,, ,, 2 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/2 1/10 ,, ,, 2½ in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/2½ 2/3 ,, ,, 3 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/3 2/8 ,, ,, 4 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/4 3/6 ,, ,, 6 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/5½ 5/0 ,, Grey, 2½ in. × 6 yds. ,, 0/2 1/11 ,, ,, 3 in. × 6 yds. ,, 0/2½ 2/2 ,, Net, 2½ in. wide per yd. 0/2 1/9 ,, ,, 3½ in. ,, ,, 0/3 2/9 Crêpe Velpeau, Superb Quality, 2 in., each 1/0 ,, ,, 2½ in. ,, 1/3 ,, ,, 3½ in. ,, 1/6 Domette, 3 in. × 6 yds. ,, 0/6 ,, 6 in. × 6 yds. ,, 1/0 Elastic Web, 2½ in. Blue line per yd. 0/6 ,, ,, 3 in. ,, ,, ,, 0/8 ,, ,, 2½ in. Best White ,, 0/8 ,, ,, 3 in. ,, ,, ,, 0/10½ Flannel, 3 in. × 6 yds. 1/0 ,, 6 in. × 6 yds. 1/6 “Ideal,” 1½ in., 0/6½; 2½ in., 0/9½; 3 in. 0/11½

[Illustration: No. D R 13 S. Para Rubber, Best Quality, English make, Plain, or Perforated.]

Width, 2½ ins. Width, 3 ins. Length. Plain. Perfor. Length. Plain. Perfor. 5 ft. 2/2 2/2 5 ft. 2/2 2/2 7½ ft. 3/0 3/6 7½ ft. 3/6 4/0 10½ ft. 4/0 4/6 10½ ft. 4/9 5/6 15 ft. 5/0 6/0 15 ft. 6/0 6/8 21 ft. 8/0 8/6 21 ft. 9/0 10/0

See foot-note*

* Owing to the fluctuations of the rubber market these prices are subject to alteration.

[Illustration: No. D R 14 S.]

Suspensory, Cotton ... ... ... each 1/0 1/9 ,, Silk ... ... ... ,, 2/6

The “Syracuse” Suspensory.

each No. 10. Cotton Sack, Non-elastic Band 1/3 ,, 16. Deimel Linen Mesh, Non-elastic Band 1/9 ,, 21. Deimel Linen Mesh, Elastic Band 2/6 ,, 22. Stockinette Sack, Non-elastic Band 2/9 ,, 26. Bolting Silk Sack, Elastic Band 3/0 ,, 27. Silk Sack, Open Weave, Elastic Band 3/3 ,, 28. Fine Silk Sack, Cotton Elastic Band 3/3 ,, 31. Fine Silk Sack, Special Weave, Elastic Band 4/3 ,, 32. Fine Silk Sack, Special Weave, Silk Band 5/0 ,, 34. Fancy Silk Sack, Ventilated, Satin Finish, Silk Elastic Band 7/6

Please mention Pattern Number. Two sizes, Medium and Large.

If you wish to keep posted on the subject of Drugs, Perfumes, Patent Medicines, Soaps, Medical Instruments and Inventions, the best way is to ask for our Quarterly Drug List to be sent to your address regularly.

[Illustration: PERFECTION]

No. D R 16 S. English make. The Perfection Suspensory Bandage.

Cotton, 2/0 Thread Net, 2/3 Silk 3/0 In two sizes, Medium and Large.

[Illustration: Automat]

No. D R 17 S. English Make. The “Automat” Suspensory Bandage.

Cotton, 1/0 Superfine Thread, 2/6 Fine Silk, 4/6 each. Two Sizes, Medium and Large.

[Illustration: The Master]

No. D R 17a S. English Make. The Master Riding or Athletic Bandage for comfort. 2/6 each.

Surgical Supports of all Kinds.

Per doz. Water Dressing, 2 in. × 6 yds., each 0/1½ 1/4 ,, ,, 2½ in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/2 1/8 ,, ,, 3 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/2½ 1/11 ,, ,, 4 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/3 2/5 ,, ,, 6 in. × 6 yds., ,, 0/4 3/6 Boracic Gauze per 6 yds. 0/10½ Carbolic ,, ,, 0/10½ Cellulose Wadding per lb. 0/8

Cotton Wool.

1 lb. ½ lb. ¼ lb. Superior Quality 1/8 0/11 0/6 Bauer & Black 2/0 1/1 0/7 Absorbent 1/2 -- -- Boracic 1/4 0/8 0/4½ Carbolic 1/4 0/8½ 0/4½ Common Wool 1/0 -- -- (not recommended) Cyanide 1/9 1/0 0/6½ Salicylic 1/6 0/10 0/5½ Sal Alembroth 1/4 0/8½ 0/4½ Sublimate 1/4 0/8½ 0/4½ Double Cyanide Gauze, ... per 6 yds. 1/0 Gamgee Tissue, Best Quality, ... per lb. 2/2 ,, ,, Second Quality ... per lb. 1/6 Hartmann’s Antiseptic Dressings.

Binders, each ... 2/2 Mackintosh Sheets, 60 × 36 in., each ... 3/0

[Illustration: HARTMANN’S ACCOUCHEMENT SHEET HARTMANN’S TOWELETTES HARTMANN’S TOWELETTES OR DIAPERS HARTMANN’S BOX OF ACCOUCHEMENT OUTFIT ENT AT STATIONERS HALL]

No. D R 18 S.

Wood Sheets, 32 × 32 in., each ... ... 2/2 Outfit for Accouchement, complete, 19/6; small size, each ... 9/9 Wood Wool, per lb. ... ... 0/9 ,, ,, Sheets, 32 × 32 ins. ... ... 2/2 ,, ,, 20 × 20 in., each ... ... 1/4 ,, ,, 24 × 18 in., each ... ... 0/10½ ,, ,, Tissue, 1 lb. packets ... ... 1/3 ,, ,, Vaccination Pads, box of 12, 1/8; large size ... 2/2 Wood Wool Wadding, 1 lb. packets ... ... 0/11 Iodoform Gauze, per 6 yds. ... ... 2/0

Lint.

1 lb. ½ lb. ¼ lb. Absorbent ... ... 1/10 1/0 0/6 Boracic ... ... 1/8 0/11 0/6 Carbolic ... ... 2/0 1/1 0/7 Salicylic ... ... 2/0 1/1 0/7 Oiled Silk (Green), in boxes, 0/4½ and 0/9; per ¼ yd., 1/0; per yd. ... 3/6 Oiled Silk (Yellow), per box, 0/4½; per ½ yd., 0/10; per yd. ... 1/6 Spongio Piline, per piece, 9 in. × 18 in., 2/0; per square yd. ... ... 15/0 Sublimate Gauze, per 6 yds. ... ... 0/9 Tow, Best Quality, per lb. ... ... 0/8 Wool, Animal, per ½ lb. packet ... ... 2/0 ,, ,, per 1 lb. packet ... ... 3/6 Atomisers.

Atomiser Spray, Vulcanite, to screw on bottles, with Guy Bellows, each ... 2/5 Atomiser (Nasal), Nickel Top, White Rubber Ball, each ... 2/4½ Atomiser (Nasal) for diffusing Heavy Liquid Oils, etc., each ... 3/0

[Illustration: No. D R 19 S.]

Atomiser, for Thin Liquids, with Nickel-plated Mount each ... 2/5

[Illustration: MAGIC]

No. D R 20 S.

Atomiser, for Spraying Vaseline, with Screw-on Metal Mount, each ... 3/2

[Illustration: No. D R 21 S.]

Atomiser, for Spraying Vaseline, with Vulcanite Mount, each ... 2/10 With Throat Piece, each ... ... ... ... 3/2

[Illustration: No. D R 22 S.]

Atomiser, for Throat and Nose, Vulcanite Mount, with 3 tips, each ... 3/9

[Illustration: No. D R 23 S.]

Atomiser, Nasal, for Oil or other liquids, each ... -- 2/3

Belts.--Abdominal (Gent’s).

The following are stock patterns--

[Illustration: No. D R 24 S.]

Abdominal, Gent’s, Scarlet Felt, each ... ... 3/3 3/6

[Illustration: No. D R 25 S.]

Gent’s Belts, Ventilating, each ... ... ... 7/6

To order only:--

[Illustration: No. D R 26 S.]

Cholera, 6 in. Natural Union, Wool Web, each ... ... 3/0

[Illustration: No. D R 27 S.]

“The Imperial,” 6 in., Dove Web, Elastic Sides, each ... ... 3/6

“The Imperial,” 6 in., Dove Web, Scarlet Felt, each ... ... 5/0

Travelling Conveniences of all Kinds.

[Illustration: EUREKA]

No. D R 28 S. Lumbago--Lined and interlined Flannel ... ... each 6/6

[Illustration: BACK VIEW]

No. D R 29 S. “The Traveller’s.” 4 Pockets. Coutille ... ... each 3/0 “The Traveller’s.” 6 Pockets, Chamois and Waterproof, in Coutille ... each 5/0

[Illustration: No. D R 30 S. “The Zepyrine.” Cellular Cloth ... ... each 4/9]

Belts.--Abdominal (Ladies’).

The following are stock patterns:

[Illustration: No. D R 31 S. For supporting and preserving the shape. Cotton Belts, to Lace at Back],

with Side Straps ... each 10/6 Best Silk ... ... ... ... each 17/6

[Illustration: No. D R 32 S. Drab Sateen, Elastic Gussets, Lace Side and Back. Contract and Expand ... each 7/0

Best Silk ... ... ... ... each 13/6]

[Illustration: No. D R 33 S. White Flannel, swaddling Shape ... ... ... each 4/6]

[Illustration: No. D R 34 S.]

Drab or White Thread, Laced or Buckled at Back or Side ... each 12/6

Best Silk Drab or White Thread, Laced or Buckled at Back or Side ... each 22/6

[Illustration: No. D R 35 S.]

White Thread Elastic, Lace Back ... ... ... ... each 12/6 Best Silk, Lace Back ... ... ... ... each 19/6

For support and preserving the shape.

[Illustration: No. D R 36 S. Buff Sateen, Elastic Gussets ... ... ... ... each 10/6]

[Illustration: No. D R 37 S. White Sateen, Elastic Gussets, Lace Back ... ... each 6/6]

The following belts can be supplied direct from manufacturers at a few hours’ notice.

[Illustration: No. D R 38 S. The Abdomen Supporting. (New Pattern).]

Cotton Fittings ... ... ... ... each 13/9 Silk Fittings ... ... ... ... each 18/6

[Illustration: No. D R 39 S. The “Accomodato” Corset, fastens in front like a corset.]

In Sateen Jean ... ... ... ... each 12/0 In Moleskin ... ... ... ... each 20/6

[Illustration: No. D R 40 S. “The Albion.” A Rubberless Elastic Material ... each 9/6]

[Illustration: No. D R 41 S. “The Victoria.” With Broad Piece Elastic Woven Front, Expanding Back, in Thread ... each 15/6 In Silk ... ... ... ... each 21/0]

Belts.--Appendicitis.

These belts can be supplied direct from manufacturers at a few hours’ notice.

[Illustration: No. D R 42 S. The Improved “Appendicitis” for Ladies or Gentlemen. Pad placed according to position of incision. A most successful belt for wear after operation.]

Gent’s ... ... ... ... each 22/6 Ladies’ ... ... ... ... each 24/6

Belts.--Obstetrical.

[Illustration: No. D R 43 S. Obstetric Binder “The Meerwald” 5/6 each. Superior Quality 8/6 each.]

Surgical Corsets to Order.

This belt can be supplied at a few hours’ notice direct from manufacturers.

[Illustration: IMPROVED SUPPORTING UNDERSTRAP]

No. D R 44 S. “The Eureka.” With Improved Supporting Understrap, each 9/6

Belts (Umbilical Hernia).

[Illustration: No. D R 45 S. “The Edinburgh” (Easily Adjusted), with Air Pad, each 21/6]

Children’s--

[Illustration: No. D R 46 S.]

India-rubber, depth 2½ in. ... each 1/9 2/0 ,, depth 3 in. ... ,, 2/0 2/6 Full measurements must be given when ordering.

[Illustration: No. D R 47 S.]

Bed Baths, India-rubber. Four Sizes. each 13/6, 15/6, 17/6 and 21/0 Subject to Market Rubber Fluctuations.

[Illustration: No. D R 48 S.]

Bed Baths, Padded, Best Quality ... each 12/6 ,, ,, 2nd Quality ... ,, 10/6 Rubber Cushions to fit Bed Bath, D R 48 S ... about 9/6 Bed Cradles, Metal ... ... ... 8/0

[Illustration: No. D R 49 S.]

Bed Pan, Slipper Shape, Earthenware, small size each 3/3 Medium size ... ... ... ,, 3/9 Large size ... ... ... ,, 4/2 Lids, 0/10 extra. Bed Pan, Slipper Shape, Enamelled Iron (White), small size as D R 49 S ... each 6/0 Medium size ... ... ... ,, 7/0 Large size ... ... ... ,, 8/0

[Illustration: No. D R 50 S. Bed Pans, Airtight ... ... each 7/6]

[Illustration: No. D R 51 S.]

Bed Pans, Round ... each 3/6 4/3 ,, ,, Extra Large size ... ... 7/0 Lids, 0/10 extra. Bed Pans, “Perfection” ... each 6/6 7/6

Basins (Surgical).

Vulcanite, 9½ in., each 2/6; Enamelled Iron, each 1/0, 1/9, 2/6; Papier Mache, each 0/9, 1/0 1/4; Glass, 1/6, 2/6 each

Brushes (Camel Hair).

[Illustration: No. D R 54 S.]

0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1½ 0/2 0/2½ 0/3 0/3½

[Illustration: No. D R 55 S.]

Throat Brushes. Straight, 0/2; Bent, 0/2

Bougies. Olive, each 1/4; Nasal, 0/9; Elastic Gum, Rectum, 1/6

Breast Glasses.

[Illustration: No. D R 56 S. Breast Glasses for self use, each 0/10½]

[Illustration: RJR]

No. D R 57 S.

Breast Relievers, each 2/3, 3/0, 3/6

Bronchitis Kettles.

[Illustration: No. D R 59 S.]

Round, each 2/6 3/6 4/6

[Illustration: No. D R 58 S. Oval.]

Each 5/3 and 6/3

Chloroform Inhalers (Junkers) ... ... each 21/0 Do. Drop Bottles, Skinners, in case, ... each 3/4 Do. do., Thomas’, in case ... ... each 6/6 Do. do., Symonds, in case ... ... each 6/0 Do. Masks, in case ... ... each 3/6

Conversation Tubes.

[Illustration: No. D R 60 S.]

Mohair, small ... each 2/6 2/9 ,, large ... ,, 3/8 4/2 ,, ,, superior ... ... each 6/0 Silk, length 5 ft. 6 in. ... ... ,, 14/0

Druggist Sundries and Appliances.

[Illustration: Catheter Steriliser. No. D R 66 S. A new system of Sterilising Catheters by means of steam Price, each, 2/10]

[Illustration: No. D R 67 S.]

Catheter Cases, each 1/10

For carrying Catheters in the pocket. Centre box for Carbolised Lubricant.

Catheter Cleaners, for fixing to Tap each 3/6

[Illustration: BRACE]

To order only.

Chest Expanding Braces.

No. D R 80 S.

“The Paternoster” (as illustration), each 5/3

Catheters

[Illustration: No. D R 63 S.]

[Illustration: No. D R 68 S.]

No. D R 61 S. Silk Double Web Aseptic, Woven Eyes. Superior Quality.

Cylindrical each 1/8 Conical ,, 1/6 Olivary ,, 1/10 A Coudée ,, 2/2 Cylindrical Bougie each 1/3 Olivary Bougie ,, 1/4 63 S. Elastic Gum Catheter ,, 0/8 68 S. ,, ,, Bougie ,, 0/9 India Rubber (Jaques) each 1/8 Metal Cylindrical ,, 1/6 Glass (Female) ,, 0/6

[Illustration: No. D R 68 S. Clinical Thermometers]

--For taking the Human Temperature. Owing to their fragile nature we cannot send them by Post or Carrier except at Purchaser’s own risk. (All guaranteed English make.)

The “Probationer,” plain, 2 Minute (not guaranteed) ... each 1/4

The “Nurse,” 3 Minute Ordinary ... each 1/10

The “Matron,” 3 Minute, Lens Front ... each 2/3

The “Hospital,” 1 Minute Ordinary... each 2/6

The “Doctor,” 1 Minute, Lens Front... each 3/0

The “Specialist,” 60 Seconds, with Kew Certificate... each 3/2

The “Brompton,” ½ Minute, Ordinary... each 3/6

The “Physician,” ½ Minute, Lens Front ... each 4/0

The “Broadbent,” 3 Minute, Lens Front, with Kew Certificate, (Superior Quality) each 4/6

The “Mater,” ½ minute, Lens Front ... each 5/0

The “Pharmacist,” 1 Minute, Ordinary, with Kew Certificate... each 5/0

The “Laking,” 30 Seconds, Ordinary, with Kew Certificate... each 5/6

The “Lister,” 1 Minute, Lens Front, with Kew Certificate (Superior Quality) each 5/6

The “Treves,” ½ Minute, Lens Front, with Kew Certificate (Superior Quality) each 6/6

(When ordering it is only necessary to mention name of Thermometer required.)

[Illustration: F. SCHUTZE & Cº]

No. D R 69 S.

Caustic Pencils ... each 0/3½ and 0/6½ Crepe Velpeau. See Bandages. Charts, Temperature... per doz. 0/4 Cup Sponges. See Sponges,