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Glass and Nickel Syringe in Original Case

Item#: MET1293

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This is a small glass and nickel syringe with two needles. The glass barrel is encased in nickel. All parts come apart. The plunger rod is marked 5, 10, 15, and 20. Each of the needles has a thin wire running through them. The wires were used for cleaning and for keeping the needle tubes open. The syringe and needles are in their original purple velvet and felt lined box. Overall length of syringe is 7.3 cm; the box is 8 cm long.