999.3.106: Sterilizer, 1936-1950
Additional Images
Image No. 3956 Front view; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Small, rectangular, electrical sterilizer with a perforated inner tray which is elevated by lifting the hinged lid with a side lever. Attached to the side of the sterilizer is a 3-heat switch control dial, 'LOW MED HIGH' and an emptying drain valve. 'CASTLE' is stamped on the front panel within a diamond shape. Patent details are stamped into the base 'PAT. FEB. 6. 06' 'PAT. JULY 25. 16' and 'PAT. JULY 1. 19' and the following information '110 VOLT 9 AMP MADE IN U.S.A.' and 'B2889'.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 999.3.106
Collection: Nursing & Physician Furnishings/Sundries
Date: 1936-1950
Object Dimensions
- Length: 38.5 cm
- Height: 18 cm
- Depth: 20 cm
Object Parts
- a) Sterilizer
- b) Perforated instrument tray
Object Materials
- ceramic,
- chrome plate,
- copper alloy,
- enameled paint,
- metal,
- rubber,
- steel
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: Wilmot Castle Co.
- Patent Country: U.S.A.Patent Number: 1308,563Patent Date: 1919-07-01
- Owner: Dr. Brabizon J. Hallowes
- History of Use: Used by Dr. Brabizon Hallowes [1885-1961] born in Australia he relocated to Vancouver in 1936 where he opened a general practice. In later life he moved to Saturna Island.
