Accession No

5188

Brief Description

Maw's Aseptic Nasal Irrigator, by S. Maw, Son and Sons Ltd., English, early 20th Century

Origin

England; London; Aldersgate Street

Maker

S. Maw, Son and Sons Ltd.

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1950

Inscription Date

Material

paper; glass

Dimensions

length 97mm; breadth 40; depth 25; box length 110mm; breadth 50mm; height 27mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated in 02/12/1997.

Inscription

‘Maw’s Aseptic
Nasal Irrigator
For the treatment of Nasal Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc.’ (box)
‘S. Maw, Son & Sons, Ltd.,
Aldersgate St., London,
and Barnet.’ (box)

Description Notes

Aseptic Nasal Irrigator, by Maw’s, early 20th century.

Glass nasal irrigator; tubular in shape, open at one end to insert into the nasal cavity. In the centre of the tubular body is a funnel opening that facilitates the movement of liquid when in use. The box is the original product packaging in blue cardboard with blue ink text. Directions for use are printed on the packaging in two places.

Complete.

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