19c. Antique Medical Instrument French Vaginal Douche Irrigator Pump Dr.Eguisier

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19c. Antique Medical Instrument French Vaginal Douche Irrigator Pump Dr.Eguisier:
$171.68

Here for sell just now one great find, one antique German medical instrument hygiene tool Vaginal Douche by Docteur Eguisier pump from late 19th. century. French origin, with original signat front \'\'System Eguisier \'\' (Systime du Docteur Eguisier) awarded with medal of honor from 1849 Exposition. The pump made of pewter alloy metal operating spring loaded piston mechanismworkingwith winding crank and tap. The pump in very good condition with one broken teeth on gearwheel. Overallvery good preservedfor its age. Not tested with water. I\'m selling it in original condition as is found, excellent for displayin medical collections.
One of the most common contraceptive methods in the 19th century was the vaginal douche, \'Irrigateur Eguisier\'. It consisted of a cylindrical supply vessel made out of metal or porcellan, from which a rinsing fluid would pass through a controllable pump system to a hose. Thanks to the pump mechanism, the douche was independent of gravity and water pressure was easily controlled.
This douche/rinsing apparatus was presented in 1843 by Parisian doctor Maurice Eguisier (1813-1851) and medical technician François Libault. It was designed for all bodily orifices, providing a rinse for the bladder, the ear, the sinuses and the intestines, among other things. It quickly established itself as a vaginal douche: The addition of sperm killing substances was intended to prevent pregnancy. Compared with today\'s contraceptive means, the method was not very reliable, but given a lack of other options it was frequently practiced. From our perspective, the application was tedious and frustrating: The rinse had to take place immediately after intercourse and was inconvenient since most apartments did not have their own bathroom; additionally, the rinsing fluid was unpleasantly cold and the ingredients irritated the sensitive mucous membrane of the vagina and the uterus.
The \'Irrigateur Eguisier\' was produced by many manufacturers in various sizes and designs and was to be found in practically every household in the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Lovely painted examples can still be found today at flea markets and through merchants, yet the knowledge of their original purpose has been lost.Measures:9 1/4\'\'Please, be sure to view all photos carefully as they are included as part of the item description.1\'\'=25,4mm.
I sell antique and vintage collectible stuff - unique items that have history, and may show signs of this - it is part of their charm. I try to describe any obvious faults as truthfully as I can. However, as most of my items are 100 years old, they will often bear the traces of a previous life. Please think carefully about offerding if you are looking for a pristine item that is as new. My passion is for beautiful antique stuff and quirky vintage items with a gently faded grandeur, so do consider this before deciding to offer.
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