In 1847 N.D. Saintard introduced this unusual telescoping form whereby the distal end of the speculum slides in and out of the proximal portion to best accommodate varying vaginal depths while still maintaining contact of the proximal flange with the patient’s vulva. 
In 1847 N.D. Saintard introduced this unusual telescoping form whereby the distal end of the speculum slides in and out of the proximal portion to best accommodate varying vaginal depths while still maintaining contact of the proximal flange with the patient’s vulva. A splendid and rare example, unsigned, pewter with ebony obturator. FC.
A splendid and rare example, unsigned, pewter with ebony obturator. FC.