Medical Silver Catheter, 1846

This is a rare piece of medical related silver - an early Victorian silver catheter for a male. Catheters are inserted in to the body to remove fluid (usually the bladder). This antique catheter was most likely given as a presentation piece to a doctor or surgeon. It has a bent outer sheath with a small aperture to one end and an inner wire that pulls out to release the fluid. This good-sized example is fully hallmarked and in fine condition.