Infant electrotome, consisting of a metal electrotome with white plastic and metal stopcocks (a), a black-handled rod-shaped telescope (b) and yellow sheath attachment (c) that fit in a channel in the electrotome, and a silver metal obturator that aids with insertion; four metal and pink plastic cu…
Infant electrotome, consisting of a metal electrotome with white plastic and metal stopcocks (a), a black-handled rod-shaped telescope (b) and yellow sheath attachment (c) that fit in a channel in the electrotome, and a silver metal obturator that aids with insertion; four metal and pink plastic cutting loops (e-h) accompany the set, with a rounded metal additional stopcock (o) and cylindrical metal stopcock extension (j); six clear plastic rectangular cases (k-p) containing six oblong light bulbs (not numbered) are also included ; a ball tip fulgurating electrode with a brown nylon rod, with a black bakelite handle, red rubber ring, and round metal tip (q) came with the set, along with a rectangular white paper insert (r), and a black and silver metal rectangular sliding lid (s) that covers a compartment inside the walnut case; the walnut case (t) is hinged with a front metal clasp, a black and silver metal distributor's label on its top surface; an inner rectangular black and white plastic directional label affixed to the inner surface of the lid; and grooves and securing devices for the various components.
Number Of Parts
18
Part Names
a - electrotome - Size: Length 17.5 cm x Width 4.6 cm x Depth 4.3 cm
b - telescope - Size: Length 24.5 cm x Diam. 3.5 cm
c - sheath - Size: Length 15.7 cm x Width 5.6 cm x Depth 2.0 cm
d - obturator - Size: Length 18.5 cm x Diam. 1.2 cm
e - cutting loop - Size: Length 18.4 cm x Width 0.4 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
f - cutting loop - Size: Length 18.4 cm x Width 0.4 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
g - cutting loop - Size: Length 18.4 cm x Width 0.4 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
h - cutting loop - Size: Length 18.4 cm x Width 0.4 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
i - stopcock - Size: Length 4.0 cm x Width 2.0 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
j - extension of stopcock - Size: Length 2.6 cm x Diam. 2.2 cm
k - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
l - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
m - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
n - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
o - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
p - light bulb case - Size: Length 5.9 cm x Width 1.4 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
q - fulgurating electrode - Size: Length 24.6 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
r - paper insert - Size: Length 14.4 cm x Width 6.9 cm
s - metal lid - Size: Length 20.7 cm x Width 3.0 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
t - walnut case - Size: Length 30.0 cm x Width 15.8 cm x Depth 6.0 cm
The silver-and-grey metal label on the top of the case (t) reads, "INGRAM & BELL // LIMITED // TORONTO // MONTREAL - WINNIPEG - CALGARY - VANCOUVER" next to a circular logo reading, "INGRAM & BELL LIMITED " around a figure that looks like a "B" in mirror image with itself; "PRESTO-LOCK // CO" is stamped into the metal clasp; the plastic label inside the case has directions for use (see photocopy); the white paper insert (r) reads, "IMPORTANT NOTICE // RESISTOR included in kit to be used to // reduce voltage; thereby prolonging life of // lamp. // Attach RESISTOR to one terminal plug of // conducting cord before inserting cord into // source of current. // AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE MAKERS, INC."; the metal lid (s) reads, "AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE MAKERS, INC. // NEW YORK, N.Y. // DESIGNERS AND SOLE PRODUCERS OF WAPPLER AND A.C.M.I INSTRUMENTS SINCE 1900"; this is bordered by two "WAPPLER" logos, with the "WAPPLER" name above two eyes and an exclamation mark nose (see accession sheet for sketch), reading, "WAPPLER // A.C.M.I. // TRADEMARK // REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."; recessed black printing on each plastic light bulb case (k-p) reads, "American [in script] // CYSTOSCOPE // Makers, Inc [in script] // 22", with the number between two arrows; the extension stopcock (j) has the WAPPLER logo stamped into the metal; the obturator (d) has "A.C.M.I." stamped into the metal; the sheath (c) has "12F // CYSTOSCOPE // MADE IN U.S.A." and the WAPPLER logo stamped into its silver metal base; the telescope (b) has "LAMP // No ["o" superscripted and underlined] 22 // AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE // MAKERS, INC. N.Y." next to the WAPPLER logo, and "MADE // IN U.S.A. // 66586" all stamped into the metal base; the electrotome (a) has "AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE // MAKERS, INC. N.Y." stamped into the metal.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E7-8
Condition Remarks
The walnut case was significantly scratched on the bottom; no sign of corrosion on metal pieces; the red rubber was slightly cracked; the paper insert was slightly yellowed; there were dried pieces of adhesive tape and a deteriorating broken rubber band inside the case; the case was dusty; all parts moved freely.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
JPG
Reference Comments
Dr. A. Morales; Dr. James Low; "A.C.M.I. Cystoscopic, Urologic and Allied Diagnostic Instruments and High Frequency Apparatus," by American Cystoscope Makers Inc., 1952, p. 20 (fig. 22), p. 25, p. 26, p. 30 (fig. 75RS), p. 111, p. 149 (fig. 258) (see attached photocopies); CD #7