An instrument designed to remove swallowed foreign objects. The end containing horsehair is pushed past a foreign body in the oesophagus then expanded and withdrawn, bringing the foreign body with it. This probang is constructed from metal and horsehair. The metal is coiled to enable flexibility and the proximal end has a metal finger grip for support. The distal end comprises a smooth metal tip and the strands of horsehair are designed to scoop strands of foreign material from the patient's pharynx.anaesthesia, probang, oral, horsehair, lidcome state hospital, dr sharkey, obstruction, airway

Dr Tony Krins found this vial in a desk drawer when purchasing the Surrey Hills practice of Dr Bill Vorath in 1980. Horsehair was, and still is, a popular material for sutures. Horse hair suture contained in a glass vial. Label inside vial reads "Merson's Sterilised Surgical Suture (Horsehair) T.S.(M) 4. Batch EB 2978'.surgery

These manual horsehair clippers were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before the introduction of electric clippers. They were an essential tool for grooming horses, especially for trimming manes, tails, and coats to maintain cleanliness and health. The A. Martin Manufacturers brand was known for producing high-quality grooming and agricultural tools, making this clipper a valuable piece of equestrian history.This is a pair of vintage manual horsehair clippers made by A. Martin Manufacturers, a well-known producer of hand-operated grooming tools. The clippers consist of two curved metal arms with a scissor-like mechanism and wooden handles. The cutting head features two finely serrated blades, designed to trim horsehair efficiently. The wooden handles show signs of wear, with a weathered and aged appearance. The metal frame and blades exhibit patina and some rust, indicating extensive past use.The metal arms are stamped with "A. MARTIN MANUFACTURERS", indicating the maker.groom, hair, horse, clippers, horse equipment, farm equipment

Leather horse collar stuffed with horsehair.trades, saddlering