Blade, Laryngoscope, Magill, Circa 1943

Historical information

“Penlon was founded as Longworth Scientific Instrument Co. Ltd, in 1943, in Oxford, by personnel from the Department of Anaesthetics at Oxford University.” (Ref. Retrieved from URL 2015: http://www.penlon.com/en/us/about/history.html )

Physical description

Magill type blade to fit Longworth handles adult size without light bulb and without hinge at the back of the blade. Visible dust veil over its surface with presence of small oxidation spots mostly over the blade canal and base. Almost non used contact studs on base and lateral side at the light bulb connection. It has stamped on the blade base the fitting type name and the place where it was made.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped at the fitting base of the blade in cursive writing, Longworth
Stamped at the fitting base of the base in capital writing below the previous text, MADE [I]N ENGLAN[D]

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