Bullock & Reynolds Eclectic Inhaler, C 1880
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A very rare Bullock &Reynolds pottery inhaler known as “The Eclectic” manufactured by S. Maw Son & Thompson with associated night light base. The flexible tube (restored) and mouthpiece are still there. Couple of tiny chips on the inner part of the inhaler and mouthpiece otherwise in good condition. C1880
The inscription gives:
BULLOCK AND REYNOLDS’
3 hanover St. Hanover Square London
THE ECLECTIC INHALER
Manufactured by S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON
10,11 & 12, Aldersgate St., London
Physician for the hospital for Disease of the Throat; and assistant physician to the London Hospital
This apparatus can be used for all medicated vapours, and may be employed from all positions of the patient. It requires no effort on inspiration, insures the thorough medication, of the vapour, and accurately maintains the temperature desired.
45 cm high
