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A small cylindrical medicine vial with screw top lid labelled ‘Acetanilid Comp. No. 2.’, containing a number of white pills. The label states that these pills contain: Acetanilid 7-10 gr., Caffeine Citrated 1-10 gr., and Sodium Bicarb 1-5 gr.…

A cylindrical bottle with a wooden stopper containing Aconitum Napellus, prepared by a homeopathic chemist Joseph James, Promenade Place, Cheltenham, who had worked for Arthur Guinness M.D. and undertook the company and changed the name to Joseph…

This cane was presented to the College for the use of the Morison Lecturer. The cane is inscribed with the text: 'ANNO CENTESIMO A LECTURA MORISIONIENSI FUNDATA BACULUM HOC OFFICIALE D.D, ALEXANDER BLACKHAIL- MORISION MEDICINAE DOCTOR COLLEGH REGALIS…

Anodyne Balsam (Balsam Anodyn, balsamum anodynum), labelled by Sir Stuart Threipland in his medicine chest as ‘Bal Anodyn’. A preparation of soft soap, opium powder, camphor, oil of rosemary and rectified spirits. Anodyne Balsam was applied…

A small cylindrical medicine vial with screw top lid; the label appears to read ‘Anti-constipation’ but there is a small tear running through the title, to the middle right of the bottle (standing vertically). The vial is filled with a large…

A cylindrical bottle with a wooden stopper containing Arnica Montana, prepared by a homeopathic chemist Joseph James, Promenade Place, Cheltenham, was apprenticed to a homeopathic chemist called Edwin Wheeler and within a few years bought Mr…

A cylindrical bottle with a wooden stopper containing Arsenicum Album, prepared by a homeopathic chemist Joseph James, Promenade Place, Cheltenham, was apprenticed to a homeopathic chemist called Edwin Wheeler and within a few years bought Mr…

Possibly homemade bludgeon. Unidentified material, appears to be resin with string and fabric tied around two central sections. Has attached piece of cord.

Metal blade with carved wooden handle. Label identifies the item as a table knife found in the possession of Elizabeth Gibb at 11 Balmoral Place. Suicide case.

10 small brushes with wooden handles. Possibly for dusting for fingerprints.