a George III silver sick syphon, by Susannah Barker, c. 1790s, London, of typical form, 11.5cm. (length), 24g; a plated hinged tongue-depressor, 19th Century, in leatherette, plushed-lined fitted case – 11.5cm. (length); a George IV silver spatula, maker’s marks for WF & BF, 1825, London, 7.2cm. (length), 11g; a George IV silver tongue depressor, indistinct maker’s mark possibly for J M & Co, London, 1827, engraved with initials O.M.O., 9.5cm. (length), 18g
Note:. The sick syphon, silver tongue depressor and spatula previously bought from museum of James Walker in 1982. The cased tongue depressor previously bought from Simon Kaye Ltd in 1984.
Sold for £350
Result plus buyers premium
a George III silver sick syphon, by Susannah Barker, c. 1790s, London, of typical form, 11.5cm. (length), 24g; a plated hinged tongue-depressor, 19th Century, in leatherette, plushed-lined fitted case – 11.5cm. (length); a George IV silver spatula, maker’s marks for WF & BF, 1825, London, 7.2cm. (length), 11g; a George IV silver tongue depressor, indistinct maker’s mark possibly for J M & Co, London, 1827, engraved with initials O.M.O., 9.5cm. (length), 18g
Note:. The sick syphon, silver tongue depressor and spatula previously bought from museum of James Walker in 1982. The cased tongue depressor previously bought from Simon Kaye Ltd in 1984.
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024