Dismembering chisel
XXV. This is the shape of their Dismembering
Chissell, and Mallet. But of the Chissell I have said
something before chap.11 numb.22. This being only
an other mode of makeing them.
Mallet
Image from proof plateThe Mallett, is ever used with the Chizell, and is for to force the same by great and weighty strokes, to to cut through the member it is set upon. For that end it is made of the hardest and heavyest wood, that may be had, and to make it the heavier it is often bound, or Lead put into it. Some term it a Surgions Hammer.
Myrtle leaf pen knife
XXVI. Is the Mirtle Leaf Pen-Knife, it is a PenKnife with two edges,
resembling a Mirtle Leaf, or rather a Javeline Head, with this Instrument a Seton is
cut in the Neck; the Pincers wherewith this Knife is
used, is described elsewhere numb.8. 10. and chap.11
numb.41.
Capsula
A Capsula for a broken or disjointed Leg or Thigh;
it is a hollow Trunk of Wood, wherein the Leg or
Thigh being broken or dislocated, is laid, being filled
with Tow-hards, the hole in the bottom is to receive
the heel, and at the end a long Board for the sole of
the foot to rest against.
Surgeons ladder
XXVII. This is a Chyrurgions Ladder, whose
uppermost round Staff hath a round Body or Ball,
of some hard substance fixt on the middle of it, it ought
to have six or seven Staves, and the sides inward, at
each end hath a Pulley; with this a dislocated shoulder is put into its right place:
As thus, the Arm-pit resteth on the Ball, then the Chyrurgion draws the Arm downward on one side of the Ladder, and another his Body down on the other side, and a third layeth hold of his Neck and to of his Shoulder, drawing that way till it be found that the Ball striketh the Bone into its right place.
Such a Ladder is also used for the reducing of the Thigh out of Joynt, or the Hip; upon which the Party must sit astride, with one Leg and Thigh which is whole, lightly tyed to the Staves, and the other hanging down loose with a great weight hung at it.
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Plintheum hilei
XXVIII. This is a Drawing Instrument called a
Plintheum Hilei; it is made after the pattern of
those which are called long and square Wind-lasts:
It is four hand breadths long, and the transorus one
hands breadth, in the which is holes for the Cords to
go through, and the sides have holes for the Axle-tree
to pass; it hath also 4 Iron Rings fastned to the corners at the sides with Leather Strings to fasten it withal.
With this Instrument an Arm out of Joynt is extended
and drawn out, when it cannot be reduced either by a
Band, or other Linnen Cloaths put under the Armpit.
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Drawing girdle
XXIX. The Drawing Girdle, it is a little Girdle,
wherewith the Arm is compassed in about the Wrist, or
the Thigh above the Knee, and Leg above the Ankle,
having two Iron hooks thereat, to which Cords are fastned when the Arm or Leg is to be drawn out, that the
dislocated Bones may be set in their right places, See
the Instrument at large numb.32.
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Needle
XXX. In the chief of this square is a long strong
Needle, with a square sharp point, something bending; with this the Breasts of Women, which are corrupted, are pierced through at the bottom or root,
thereby to cut them off.
There is a like Instrument without an Eye, having the like point, with a double edge, which is used by Abaters of Courage, alias Sow-Gelders, in taking away the Testicles: also the same is used for the cure of the Hernias, or swelling of the Cods, by the perforating of the Wound, that the corrupt matter may issue forth.
Ungula
This is an Instrument with a Handle and two short
Chains, having each an Hook at the end, wherewith
a Dead Child is drawn forth of the Womb, either
whole, or cut in peeces. The Learned term it an Ungula, saying it is an Hooked Instrument to draw a
dead Foetus out of the Womb.
Barbers case of instruments
XXXa. He beareth a Barbers Case of
Instruments closed, Garnished and [with] Lock
and Handle. Of this I shall
speak further in numb.35*. to which I shall refer you.
[The second image is named on the drawing, though it does not resemble the plate image.]
Ambi
XXXI. This is an Instrument termed an Ambi, or
Spatha, for the reducing of a Shoulder fallen below
the Arm-pit, which is divided into these parts; the foot
whereon it stands, the pillar, which holds the turning
Ambi or Spatha; the pin on which it turns; and the
Ambi, being long and round at one end, and square
at the other, and about a yard or less in length; the
Operation is thus, the end of the Spatha is set under
the Arm-pit of the Shoulder out of Joynt, and the Arm
tyed all along on the Plank, at the Shoulder, Elbow
and Wrist; so the Surgeon with the Plank pulling the
arm downwards, and his Man at his Neck and Shoulders pulls him the other way, then the end of the Plank
being round, moves the head of the Shoulder Bone to
its proper place. In Latine it is called Ambe or Ambonae.
Glossocoman
XXXII. Is the form of the Instrument called a Glossocoman, which is made of Wood
Planks in manner of a Trough open at both ends, near to which
is an Axis at one end, to which is tyed the Strings
that extend diverse ways; those Strings that are below,
turn upon the Axle-tree immediately; but the Strings
for the higher draught, proceed from the out ends of
the Axis, and so go through the holes perforated in the
higher end of the Glossocoman upon pulleys, where
they are fastned to a Girdle described numb.29. which
two little Girdles fixed about the Thigh and under the
Knee, one turning the Axis, it will equally extend both
Strings, that downward which is bound to the lower part
of the broken Bone, but the other upwards, so the Thigh
and the Leg, notwithstanding its Fractures, are kept fast
held together. It is called in Latine Glossocomium, from
the shape of a Merchants little Casket, which was formerly carryed upon the Back
Barbers washing bason
XXXIII. The first of these in the dexter chief place,
is a Barbers Washing Bason, or Trimming
Bason. Such a like Bason as this, Valiant Don Quixott
took from a Bloody Enchanting Barber, which he fancied to be a Golden Head-peece. These sorts of Basons
generally have rounds cut in the rim or edge thereof,
to compass about a Mans Throat or Neck.
Blood porrenger
The second in the Sinister chief, a Blood Porrenger. These are small little things, that will hold about
an ounce, some two, of Blood, by which the Chirurgion guesseth what quantity of Blood (at one Breathing
of a Vein) he taketh from his Patient.
Syringe pipe for the matrix
The third Instrument is called a Metrenchyta, or
Metrenchytam; or a Syringe-pipe for the Matrix. This is a crooked Pipe made of Pewter or Silver,
to be screwed on the Squirt end of the Syringe,
which is full of small holes at the contrary end; wherewith Women that will not easily give way to others, for
shame, to cast a Clyster into their Matrix, conveniently
use this Instrument; by which they can easily inject divers Liquors to cure divers afflictions in the Womb, and
take away the causes thereof. See chap.11 numb.42
Curling irons
XXXIV. In chief lieth a pair of Crisping or Curling Irons, some term them Crisping Tongs: In
former times these were much used to Curl the side
Locks of a Mans head, but now wholly cast aside as
useless. It openeth and shutteth like the Forceps, only the ends are broad and square, being cut within the
mouth with Teeth, curled and crisped, one tooth striking between another.
Box of unguents
In the Base lieth the Surgeons Salvator or Salvatory, or his Box of Unguents: It is a Box with a
Lid made generally of Latin or Tin, some more Rich
have them of Silver, but that is for shew, more than
good Profit; it hath six or more several divisions in it,
which are furnished with so many several Unguents,
which though each hold but a small quantity, yet it is
sufficient for the present use, which are generally
these.
Unguentum Linimentum Arcei.
Unguentum Bassilicon.
Unguentum Apostolorum.
Unguentum Aureum.
Unguentum Diapompholigos.
Unguentum Dialthea.
Unguentum Populeon.
Unguentum Album.
Chirurgions plaster box
XXXV. Is a Chirurgions Plaster Box with the
Lid shut, Garnished and Lock and Hinges.
The Box consists of three parts.
1. The Box itself, in which lyeth such Instruments as serve for present use, which are small ones only, as followeth.
| The Spatula. | The Probe of several sorts. |
| The Spatula Linguae. | The Stitching Needle and Quill. |
| The Flegme. | The Launcet. |
| The Directorie. | The Burras Pipe. |
| The Scissars. | The Levitor or Levitory. |
| The Forceps. | The Uvula Spoon. |
| The Spatula Oculi. |
2. The Box Lid, in which there is placed a loose Lid or cover, under which in the said place is kept the Lint, which Surgeons use both for the cleansing of Wounds, as also to make Tents and Plagets, to lay in or upon deep Sores, before the Plaster is put on.
3. The Drawer, at the bottom of the Box, in which are kept all the Plasters ready made, and are for any sudden occasion; now these Emplasters which this lower Box or Drawer doth contain, are at the least three or more several kinds, as
Emplastrum Stipticum Paracelsi
Emplastrum Diachalcichos.
Emplastrum de Lapide Calaminari.
Emplastrum de Minio.
Barbers instrument case
XXXV(b). Is the Barbers Instrument Case, with
the cover open, in which is kept and preserved all
the Instruments for Barbing, Shaving, and Polling or
Cutting of Hair; now the things of use kept therein, are
generally these. | Razors 3 or 4 | Sweet Water in Bottles. |
| Scissers 2 or 3 pair | Turning Instruments and Spunge. |
| Combs 3 or 4 | Powder Bottle, or Puff Bag. |
| Comb Brusa. | Mullet or picker |
| Ear-picker. | Gravers and Scrapers, or Tooth-Twitcher |
| Curling Irons. | Flegme. |
| Looking Glass. | Paring Knives |
I find a Chyrurgical Instrument called a Phacotos, but what it is I have no exact description.
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