Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Clover's modified ether inhaler, Coexeter, London, 1876
... coexeter london...Stamped on top tap: COEXETER LONDON...Coexeter, London... oxide modified gas coexeter london chloroform rebreather bag ...
This is a modified version of the original Clover inhaler. Joseph Thomas Clover preferred this modified version over his later, portable regulating ether inhaler.This modified Clover's ether and chloroform inhaler is composed of metal and is cylindrical in shape. There is a gas distribution control key on the top and a metal hook enables the operator to hang the vaporiser from a strap around his/her neck. Stamped on top tap: COEXETER LONDONjoseph thomas clover, inhaler, ether, anaesthetic, portable, nitrous oxide, modified, gas, coexeter london, chloroform, rebreather bag, face mask