2002/31/1-13

Lüer (Manufacturer)

This is a set of veterinary opthalmic instruments. It is contained in a leather case lined with purple velvet and inscribed 'W. WINSHIP' on the top. The set contains 12 instruments: 1 scalpel, 2 cataract knives, 3 hooks, 1 cataract needle, 1 synechia knife, 1 pair of iris scissors, 1 pair of fixation forceps and 1 eyelid retractor. All the instruments are marked with the maker's name: 'LÜER'. It was found by the donor at Elphick's veterinary practice in Newcastle when he purchased the practice in 1951. He was a general vet and horse vet, and treated pit ponies in the Northumberland/Durham area until he retired in 1975.
It was found by the donor at Elphick's veterinary practice in Newcastle when he purchased the practice in 1951. He was a general vet and horse vet, and treated pit ponies in the Northumberland/Durham area until he retired in 1975.

1 set of ophthalmic instruments in leather case: leather, ivory, metal; good conditionAll instruments inscribed with maker's name. CONTENTS: 1) Scalpel: with spear-shaped head and ivory handle; 13cm (length). 2) Cataract knife (Beer's): ivory handle; 13.2cm (length). 3) Cataract knife (Beer's): ivory handle; 13.2cm (length). 4) Hook: ivory handle; tiny hook at end of metal stem; 12.2cm (length). 5) Hook: ivory handle; small hook at end of metal stem; 13.2cm (length). 6) Hook: ivory handle; small hook at end of metal stem; 13.5cm (length). 7) Strabismus hook: ivory handle; 14cm (length). 8) Cataract needle: ivory handle; 12.7cm (length). 9) Synechia knife, round-ended [?]; ivory handle; 13.4cm (length). 10) Iris scissors: all metal; curved blades; 12.4cm (length). 11) Fixation forceps: all metal; 8.5cm (length). 12) Eyelid retractor: ivory handle; 10.2cm (length). 13) Leather case: inscribed in gold lettering on top 'W. WINSHIP'; interior lined with purple velvet; purple silk flap in interior lid which hides the eyelid retractor, fixation forceps and iris scissors; 16.7 x 6 x 3.2cm (length x width x depth).

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'OPTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS // (IN LEATHER CASE) // Description // 1 set of opthalmic instruments in a leather case. Made by LÜER // 1) Scalpel [?]; spear-shaped head; ivory handle; 13cm (length) // 2) Cataract knife (Beer's); ivory handle; 13.2 cm (length) // 3) " " // 4) Hook; ivory handle; tiny hook at end of metal stem; 12-2cm (length) // 5) Hook; ivory handle; small hook at end of metal stem; 13.2 (length) // 6) " " // 7) Stratismus hook; ivory handle; 14cm (length) // 8) Cataract needle, (broad); ivory handle; 12.7cm (length) // 9) Synechia knife, round-ended [?]; ivory handle; 13.4cm (length) // 10) Iris scissors; all metal; curved blade; 12.4cm (length) // 11) Fixation forceps; all metal; 8.5cm (length) // 12) Eyelid retractor; ivory handle; 10.2cm (length) // 13) Leather case; inscribed in gold lettering on top: 'W. WINSHIP'; interior lined with purple velvet; purple silk flap in interior of lid which hides the eyelid retractor, fixation forceps and iris scissors. // .. Associated information // See 2002/27 // All instruments inscribed with maker's name: LÜER // References // See Arnold & Sons trade catalogue, TR CXL P2/B1 (p.129-134) and Catalogue of Veterinary Instruments & Appliances by Krohne & Sesemann, TR CXL P2/A1', MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) [2002/27] – '... // W. G. Blythman was born in 1926 and trained as a vet at Edinburgh from 1943-48. He purchased Elphick's veterinary practice in Newcastle in 1951 for £1,000. The practice was started by Clement Stephenson in 1918 - one of the first fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Originally, the practice specialised in street horses. It had 10 forges because the business combined a farriery & veterinary practice. // Stephenson financed part of the School of Agriculture at Newcastle University in the early 20th century. He also became Vice-President of the Veterinary Association. // Blythman was a general vet and horse vet. He used to treat pit ponies in the Northumberland/Durham area. He was also a racecourse vet for 44 years. He retired in 1975.', MERL miscellaneous note - 'Collection of veterinary instruments and associated material // Deposited by William Grant Blythman, BSc, MRCVS, on 7th September 2002 // Acc. No. Name of Item // 2002/31(13) Opthalmic instruments (in leather case)... // These items were found by W. G. Blythman at Ephick's veterinary practice in 1951....'

1918 - 1951

Ivory, Metal, Leather, Fibre