Inhaler, Probyn Williams, Mayer & Meltzer, c. 1900

Historical information

In 1896 Robert James Probyn-Williams was appointed first honorary anaesthetist to the London Hospital and joined a select band of fulltime anaesthetists (26) in Great Britain. The Probyn Williams inhaler was a further modification of the Clover inhaler with narrow airways and rebreathing.

Physical description

Ovoid shaped metal ether inhaler device with a dark brown leather fask mask attached.

Inscriptions & markings

Moulded into inhaler: MAYER & MELTZER / LONDON

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