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An early 19th century leech tube from Holland, purchased from an elderly doctor whose great grandfather had used this same instrument. Made from eccentrically blown turquoise glass the tube is open at both ends. The smaller end allows enough ventilation for the leech to breathe. The wider end would be sealed with a cork when in transit and this would be removed and the glass placed over the skin in order to direct the leech. They were applied to various places, depending on ailment which needed a cure; the face, eyes, temples, trunk, limbs, as well as more sensitive regions.

A 19th century silver avitreous thermometer, virtually identical to the better known Immisch model but by Maw, a 19th century medical instrument maker and retailer. It comes it it's original hemp lined hinged metal case. This is an unusual variation which I have not seen before. The build quality is to the same high standard as the Immisch although the dial is rather more ornate. It is signed MAW and below this London 6446 Patent. A rare medical thermometer designed to be held in the hand; in perfect working order.

An uncommonly rare 19th century Dutch horn pill silverer complete with antique silvered pills. The horn is in very good condition throughout with just the slightest nibble on one of the lower rims and both hemispheres fit firmly together. This is much larger than most of the English boxwood pill silverers with a diameter of 10.5 cm. The horn has been carved with concentric lines and in conjunction with the rich background gold colouring (either the original colour, or possibly due to the earlier use of gold powder) contrasting with the blackened silver oxide the overall appearance is stunning.

A pair of antique apothecary jars rarely found in black amethyst. There is some wear to the circumference of the labels. The lids have a striking stellate linear design. There is a chip to one of the rims but they are otherwise in excellent condition.

A beautifully made 19th century three tier ivory pill container. Each stage including the lid is signed Coxeter. All the threads are firm and close tightly. The top tier contains 6 antique silvered pills

An attractive Edwardian hand blown medicine glass in excellent condition along with its original material etui. Measures 100 x 42 x 28 mm

An 18th century shagreen and silver case containing a silver topped hand cut glass bottle and a heavy silver syringe. The glass stopper is fixed and I am not sure about the contents but this set is likely to have had a medical use. Similar medical syringes have been used to administer solutions and or medications (see last picture). I believe that the contents of the bottle would have been titrated into the syringe and sprayed into either nostril. Probably for the relief of nasal congestion or sinusitis. If any one has further information do please contact me.

A small 19th century convoluted ear trumpet from black painted tin, with a brass cartouche on the funnel which reads: Mathieu Bld St Germain 11 Paris. The ear piece is metal with a brassed finish. There is a tiny dent on the arch and some minor loss of pain but this lovely little trumpet is otherwise in excellent condition. Dimensions 95 x 67 mm.

Two boxed 19th century faux tortoise shell celluloid auricles. The oval shaped carton reads: " Multi-Audiphone deafness overcome price $5. Dr F M Blodgett No 1286 Broadway New York City ". On the back of the box is a receipt for one of the auricles to Mrs B Dagget of Bristol dated Feb 27 1872. The auricles themselves have an attractive organic art nouveau design and are marked " Multi-Audiphone Dr F M Blodgett New York Patented April 8 1890 " 2L and 2R on either piece denote the size and side. There is some degeneration in one of the auricles which is not uncommon in celluloid of this age. Each one measures 120 x 45 x 40 mm.

A fine 19th C silver plated London Dome ear trumpet by F C Rein with an ivory ear piece. In near perfect condition which would be a noteworthy feature in any old ear trumpet, but especially so for this beautifully engraved example which dates to the last quarter of the 19th Century. In his style, around the lower  circumference of the dome is engraved 'F C Rein and Son patentees sole inventors and only makers 108 Strand London'. Dimensions 105 x 55 mm

An antique dental tooth key dating to the early 19th century. The handle is made from horn. The shaft and claw are from tempered steel. This instrument is tiny, measuring only 10.5 cm in length and would have been used for paediatric dental extractions.

A rare ebony handled antique dental tooth key which has a mechanism allowing the claw to be turned with the introducing hand. The instrument dates to the early 19th century and is of Dutch origin. It is signed J Pohl 's Hage.

A pair of 18th century forged steel dental forceps from Amsterdam. The piece is signed on the handle " Jacob ". Dimensions 140 mm x 15 (handle width) x 6 mm (bite)

A pair of 18th century forged steel dental forceps from Amsterdam. Unsigned. These are long but have a very narrow bite and may have been used for paediatric dentistry. Dimensions 145 mm x 12 (handle width) x 3 mm (bite)