A 19th-century fruitwood monaural stethoscope,

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A 19th-century fruitwood monaural stethoscope,
incised on the base Plowrig, 6¾in. (17.1cm.) long

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With label inscribed: Stethoscope, Co 1840, used by Sir James Young Simpson, 1811-1870, Professor of Midwifery, Edinburgh University Pioneer of Anaesthetics. From W.F. Scott Esq. Scottish Liberal Club Edinburgh

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