Description

Width: 21.5cm

Height: 10cm

Depth: 9.5cm

This rare Allenbury’s Surgical Dressing & Plaster Caddy from 1904 is a remarkable piece of medical history, embodying the precision and care of early 20th-century healthcare practices.

Crafted from sturdy green metal, the caddy features a hinged lid, decorative borders, and black-inked text on each panel, showcasing the attention to detail that defined medical tools of the era.

Inside, a metal dowel holds a tan paper cylinder, and the copper-lined interior adds a touch of durability and sophistication.

Such caddies were essential in hospitals and clinics for storing surgical dressings and plasters, making this a true artifact of medical heritage.

With only one other known to exist at the Museum of Health Care in Kingston, this piece is not just a collectible but a significant slice of history.