Curious News
In Curious News we feature specific areas of science and medicine, giving a brief history of the featured instruments and offering examples for sale from our current stock.
The Monaural Stethoscope
Laennec produced his wooden stethoscope in 1819. This brought about a great improvement in diagnostic techniques. During the course of the remainder of the century, there were many variations on the monaural stethoscope, some more successful than others. Different materials were tried. Ebony and fruitwoods were popular. Ivory, silver and paper Mache were also used.
We are pleased to be able to offer the following examples of 19th century stethoscopes for sale.
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Ivorine Stethoscope c1900
Three piece ivorine monaural stethoscope having the name of an pharmaceutical inlaid in white metal to the ear piece "Glycero Robin, Peptonate de Fer Robin. The stethoscope dismantles into three for ease of carrying. The condition is excellent.
price: $450 |
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Fruitwood stethoscope c1870
Beautifully made fruitwood monaural stethoscope, the body having good patination. A very attractive example.
price: $425 |
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Piorry Stethoscope c1830
A rare and sought after Piorry stethoscope in excellent condition. This model is made from ebonised wood and ivory. The ear piece has an additional function as a pleximeter.
price: $3450 |
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Monaural Stethoscope c1850
An interesting and uncommon model of wooden monaural stethoscope with a denser shaped earpiece than is usual with a concave surface in order to fit to the ear more closely.
price: $850 |
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