Subject: Resuscitation Apparatus. Boxed apparatus invented by J H Savigny circa 1797 consisting of: 1. Bellows for nostril insertion. 2. Box mouth piece. 3. Silver tube for insertion if nostril tube fails to convey air into lungs. 4. Bellows also for introduction into rectun of tobacco or other herbs burnt in brass box. 5. Rectal tubes. 6. Flint, striker and tinder box for ignition of tobacco etc. 7. Ivory syringe with flexible (leather) tube for conveying stimulating liquor into patients stomach. 8. Container for common salt. 9. Containers for: Cordial mixture, Camphorated spirit, Spirit of Hartshorn, Emetic tartar, Tobacco.
All containers in wooden case 18.5" x 11" x 5.25" complete with brass fittings engraved with the Arms of the Board of Ordnance (see also WASC 0895, 1782).
Description: Resuscitation Apparatus. Boxed apparatus invented by J H Savigny circa 1797 consisting of: 1. Bellows for nostril insertion. 2. Box mouth piece. 3. Silver tube for insertion if nostril tube fails to convey air into lungs. 4. Bellows also for introduction into rectun of tobacco or other herbs burnt in brass box. 5. Rectal tubes. 6. Flint, striker and tinder box for ignition of tobacco etc. 7. Ivory syringe with flexible (leather) tube for conveying stimulating liquor into patients stomach. 8. Container for common salt. 9. Containers for: Cordial mixture, Camphorated spirit, Spirit of Hartshorn, Emetic tartar, Tobacco.
All containers in wooden case 18.5" x 11" x 5.25" complete with brass fittings engraved with the Arms of the Board of Ordnance (see also WASC 0895, 1782).
