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An Unusual Pneumothorax Scientific Instrument
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An Unusual Pneumothorax Scientific Instrument

1920 - 1940
Description

An unusual American mahogany cased pneumothorax devise it was used to collapse a lung in a controlled manner. This was thought to ‘rest’ the the lung to allow better antibiotic treatment for patients with tuberculosis. Believed to be complete with cased needles etc.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Pneumothorax Medical Instrument to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 05133934
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Dial calibrated in centimetres of water: typical instrumentation for monitoring pleural cavity pressure.
Chrome-plated brass fittings and control tap: metal finish widely adopted during the 1930s.
Dovetailed mahogany case with brass carry handle: purpose-built housing for portable clinical use.
Amber vulcanised rubber tubing: flexible connections typical of interwar medical apparatus.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA590562
Dealers Internal Reference
22458
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Description
An unusual American mahogany cased pneumothorax devise it was used to collapse a lung in a controlled manner.
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This was thought to ‘rest’ the the lung to allow better antibiotic treatment for patients with tuberculosis.
John Howkins Antiques

Believed to be complete with cased needles etc.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Pneumothorax Medical Instrument to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 05133934
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Dial calibrated in centimetres of water: typical instrumentation for monitoring pleural cavity pressure.
Chrome-plated brass fittings and control tap: metal finish widely adopted during the 1930s.
Dovetailed mahogany case with brass carry handle: purpose-built housing for portable clinical use.
Amber vulcanised rubber tubing: flexible connections typical of interwar medical apparatus.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA590562
Dealers Internal Ref
22458
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water.
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Archive I A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water.

An Unusual Pneumothorax Scientific Instrument

Archive II A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View II
Archive III A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View III
Archive IV A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View IV
Archive V A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View V
Archive VI A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View VI
Archive VII A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View VIII
Archive IX A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View IX
Archive X A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View X
Archive XI A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View XI
Archive XII A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water. View XII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water.
An Unusual Pneumothorax Scientific Instrument
Ref: SA590562
A vintage pneumothorax medical device housed inside an open fitted wooden box, featuring a chrome cylinder, flexible orange rubber tubing, and a round dial gauge marked in centimetres of water.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly 20th Century Medical
  • MaterialMahogany, Chrome, Rubber, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown and Silver
  • MotifsCircular dial gauge, Chrome cylinder, Rubber tubing, Fitted wooden case
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

An unusual American pneumothorax device from 1930 rests inside an open fitted wooden case, designed to collapse a lung in a controlled manner for tuberculosis treatment. The piece exhibits a warm brown mahogany exterior paired with polished silver-coloured chrome elements and flexible orange rubber tubing. A circular dial gauge marked in centimetres of water is mounted above a vertical chrome cylinder, complemented by external brass hinges on the side of the box and a small metal control valve at the base. The cabinet measures 23 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Placed on a bookshelf or within a gentleman's library, the instrument serves as a striking display piece for a collection of early twentieth-century medical equipment.

FAQs

A pneumothorax apparatus was historically used in medical treatment, particularly for tuberculosis, to introduce air into the pleural cavity to collapse a lung and allow it to rest and heal.

Medical instruments from this era were commonly constructed using chrome-plated or nickel-plated brass components, glass dials, flexible rubber tubing, and were housed within fitted hardwood boxes such as mahogany or oak.

Authentic pieces generally feature period-printed or hand-engraved dials with specific units of measurement, stamped serial numbers or manufacturer markings, original patinated metalwork, and period-appropriate wear on rubber and wooden components.

These objects function as distinctive visual accents when displayed open on a bookshelf, desk, or glass cabinet within a study, office, or library space.

Dust metal parts with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes that might strip vintage plating. Keep rubber tubing away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and high temperatures to prevent degradation.
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