This desk was presented to Duke Hospital by Doctor William John Dann March 1938. It was formerly the property of the Reverend Henry Montague Butler, D.D.; Headmaster of Harrow School 1859 - 1885; Dean of Gloucester 1885 - 1886; Master of Trinity...
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Pulpa Tamar: Handpainted design of henna flowers with green foliage, serpents and urns. 10.5" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Tetas Pino. Handpainted design of henna flowers with green foliage, serpents and urns. 10.5" tall.
Two piece antique cabinet. [England, c. 1865] Base: Inlaid burled wood with American rock maple; original brass handles. Top: Walnut with antique glass front. The two pieces were not made to go together, but were at some point joined.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Acido Salisilico. Handpainted scene of lions, scrolls and foliage. Marked "L. Caut, Paris, 30 Rue des Francs Bourgeant."
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Ung: Arcoei. Handpainted scene of lions, scrolls and foliage. Marked "L. Caut, Paris, 30 Rue des Francs Bourgeant."
Self-supporting black wooden plaque with gold characters and red signature/seal. Inscription reads: Helmet decorated with small gold plates, red thread and a long hoe-shaped helmet crest.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Label: Purgante Leroy 4. Cobalt blue glass with white design, ground glass stoppers. Green and gold metal caps over stoppers. 9" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Label: Eter Butirico. Cobalt blue glass with white design, ground glass stoppers. Green and gold metal caps over stoppers. 9" tall.
Society of Arts Prize Microscope. Compound monocular microscope. Mid 19th century. Brass on wooden base. Wooden case. Drawer and accessories. Unsigned: [Horne, Thornthwaite and Wood, London, c. 1860] This all brass instrument with a claw-footed base,...
The Küntscher nail is an internal fixation device used to maintain the position of the fracture fragments during healing. Dr. Gerhard Küntscher pioneered this method in 1939 and it was used during WWII to quickly heal soldiers. This particular nail was...
Oscilloscopes are used to measure and show voltage level changes over a period of time. This particular oscilloscope came from the Department of Anatomy.
Helmet decorated with small gold plates, red thread and a long hoe-shaped crest. Displayed on a black base trimmed with gold accents. When not on display, helmet is stored inside the base.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: E: Diaq: Simple. Handpainted design of henna flowers with green foliage, serpents and urns. 10.5" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Label: Past. de Cocaina. Handblown clear glass pedestal urns with the original paper labels affixed. Convex lids. 13.5" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Label: Pastillas de Menta inglesa. Handblown clear glass pedestal urns with the original paper labels affixed. Convex lids. 13.5" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Cerato Saturno. Handpainted design of henna flowers with green foliage, serpents and urns. 10.5" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Salicilato de Soda. Handpainted design of blue and mustard scrolls and flowers. Marked "Mehun, France." Conical lid. 9" tall.
Apothecary jar. 19th century. France. Porcelain. Label: Salol. Handpainted design of blue and mustard scrolls and flowers. Marked "Mehun, France." Conical lid. 9" tall.