Description: This is an early Civil War era or older pewter & wood multi purpose syringe which was used for irrigating wounds, giving enemas, and even applying liquid "cures" for syphilis and venereal disease.The syringe is made of pewter and has its original wood handle and plunger shaft.....8 3/8"long....threaded collar can be unscrewed for cleaning....Excellent condition with no damage. Nice and clean with no corrosion. This is about the nicest early pewter syringe I've ever seen!...Syringes in the mid 1800s were often used by males or females who had venereal disease. Mercury was one of the most common "cures" for Vd in the 1800s which gave rise to the saying "An evening with Venus: A month with Mercury". Many prostitutes had gonorrhea who passed the disease on to men who had been away from home during the Civil War. Thousands of men contracted gonorrhea from prostitutes and sadly brought diseases home with them after the war was over in 1865. Of course there was no cure for venereal disease, so home treatments of mercury and various other awful and dangerous drugs were used with these syringes.....to no avail.Early syringes like this were also often used to irrigate or clean battle wounds during the Civil War. Also it could be used for veterinary purposes on horses and animals... FREE POSTAGE....NEVER ANY HIDDEN FEES THIS IS A FIXED PRICE, BUY IT NOW ITEM FOR SALE IN MY STORE. .....Free postage only if you live within the U.S.A.....Shipping charge is NOT fully included in the price if you live anywhere outside the United States. We use the Ebay Global Shipping Program... Always a full money back guarantee(minus the return postage) if you are not happy with any of my items. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We are happy to accept most forms of payment including paypal. Thank you for your business....your friendly fellow collector, Digger Dave Beeler FRESH LISTINGS NEARLY EVERY DAY. We stand proudly in support of our military men and women and their families.
Price: 85 USD
Location: Hillsboro, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-30T13:12:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
