Rectangular copper sterilizer (c) has a lift out copper tray with perforated bottom (a) with lid and bail wire handle (b) that fits into it.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - tray - Size: Length 38.2 cm x Width 8.8 cm
b - lid - Size: Length 38.2 cm x Width 8.8 cm
c - sterilizer - Size: Length 38.2 cm x Width 8.8 cm x Depth 8.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
Material
metal: reddish-brown
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-M2-2
Temporary Location
On exhibit “The Century: Medical Innovations of the 1800s” at Museum of Health Care, 25 June 2017.
Condition Remarks
Needs to be cleaned; #2: shows signs of moderate wear; some black discolouration on about 45% of the sruface; minor dents on the tray; minor scratches and nicks on the tray; lage patch of reddish-purple discolouration on the side of the box; some minor stains on approx. 5% of the surface; handles are moderately worn with some black discolouration on them.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Sundry Catalog," Ingram & Bell Ltd., circa 1909, p. 102; CD #UHN
Research Facts
Placed on a stand above a burner to sterilize instruments.
Exhibit History
On exhibit "When Medicine Met Science," Museum of Health Care, April 29, 2003.