Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Medical


A Collection of Vintage Medical Diagnostic Instruments Including a Doctor Brand Mercury Sphygmomanometer - This collection comprises an assortment of vintage medical diagnostic equipment. It includes a Doctor brand mercury sphygmomanometer of Japanese manufacture, housed in a textured metal case and its original red cardboard packaging. The unit features a graduated glass column from 0 to 300 mmHg with a grey fabric pressure cuff and black rubber bulb. Accompanying this is an aneroid sphygmomanometer with a chrome-plated circular dial and a separate stethoscope with grey tubing and chrome-plated chest piece. The lot contains two cased diagnostic sets of English origin. One set, in a purple velvet-lined case, contains a chrome-plated knurled handle and assorted specula. The second set, in a blue velvet-lined case, features a black textured handle with an otoscope head. A black zippered leatherette pouch is also included. Visible markings include Doctor Sphygmo-manometer Made in Japan on the mercury unit and Made in England on the diagnostic cases.