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BATH MECHANICAL SURGERY, KINGSTON HOUSE, ABBEY CHURCHYARD.

(ESTABLISHED 1799.)

MOODY AND BELL,

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SURGEON MECHANISTS TO THE BATH UNITED AND BATH GENERAL HOSPITALS, THE CHELTENHAM INFIRMARY, &c.

Inform the Public that, after long serious attention, and very extensive experience, they have ultimately succeeded in forming the CELEBRATED BATH MECHANICAL SURGICAL ESTABLISHMENT, not excelled by any in the kingdom, for the Manufacture of Every species of Apparatus and Bandage, calculated for the relief of the Human Frame, and every kind of Mechanical Invention for the Restoration and Preservation of Health required for domestic use or Medical practice. CURVATURE OF THE SPINE.

They particularly recommend their greatly improved Apparatus, which is so adapted to the shape as to give every supporting assis- tance in Spinal Affections, and to rectify all Curvature of the Spine, with comfort and ease to the wearer; and so constructed as

not to be seen by other persons.

INCLINED PLANES, INVALID BEDSTEADS, FOOTSTOOLS FOR CONTRACTIONS, &c.

A Large Assortment of Back-Boards and Collars, Dumb-Bells, Mudge's and other Inhalers, Medicine Spoons, Nipple Shields and Teats, Arm Slings, Eye Shades, Rolling Bandages, Artificial Calves, for small or wasted Legs, Patent Renovaters,

or Electrical friction Gloves and Belts.

FRENCH, SPRING, AND OTHER CRUTCHES, ON IMPROVED PRINCIPLES.

INCURVATION OF THE LIMBS, AND CLUB FEET.

In every case of deviation from the proper line of structure, the Apparatus is simple in its construction, worn without the least inconvenience as to pressure, and capable of progressive adjustment, till the incurvation is entirely corrected. CORK AND WOODEN LEGS, ARTIFICIAL ARMS, HANDS, &c.

HERNIA, OR RUPTURE.

All kinds of Patent Self-Adjusting & Elastic Spring Trusses, to which important subject, they have directed great attention. In this department they believe their experience has not been exceeded by any house in the kingdom. In these cases they meet with the greatest success, many thousands of all ages, especially infants, having been cured and relieved. They particularly recommend their improved Truss, which can easily be regulated to give the greatest possible support, and is worn without the slightest inconvenience, enabling the wearer to indulge with ease, and safety in every requisite exercise.

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PROLAPSUS ANI AND UTERI

In every instance they have removed the oppressive sensations resulting from this distressing malady, and have lately succeeded most completely' in a very important case of more than 20 years standing, in the instance of a gentleman of this city, who haw kindly permitted a reference.-A third edition of this case (to which are added several letters received from other sufferers testifying the great benefit they also have experienced from adopting the same means of relief) is published, and may be obtained at their Establishment.

SUSPENSORIES, OR RIDING TRUSSES, LACED STOCKINGS, KNEE, & ANKLE BANDAGES, MADE OF ELASTIC SPRINGS,

And also of the newly invented Patent India Rubber, which afford regular and necessary support either in weakness, or a varicose state of the veins, and admit of the natural action of the muscles,

ELASTIC and PLAIN BANDAGES of every description; HUNTING BELTS, STRAIGHT WAISTCOATS, &c.

LADIES' ELASTIC SUPPORTING BANDAGES.

So highly necessary before and after Accouchement; for general Abdominal Weakness and UMBILICAL HERNIA, or NAVEL RUP TUBE. The distinguished preference this bandage receives from the most eminent members of the Medical Profession, and the numerous instances of its successful effects, are ample proof of its superior merit.

Improved STOMACH PUMP, for Extracting Poison, and for administering Enemas, Breast Pump, &c.

PESSARIES, CATHETERS, BOUGIES, AND SYRINGES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CUPPING APPARATUS, SPLINTS, APOTHECARIES' SCALES, EAR CORNETS, &C. PATENT INJECTION, OR LAVEMENT APPARATUS,

OF THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, FROM THE PATENTEES.

The use of which is highly patronised by the Faculty for the removal of Costiveness, Bilious Head-aches, Indigestion, &c., by the ase of a basin of warm water only. These instruments are so simple in their construction that Invalids and Females use them without assistance, and ought, as expressed by the late Dr. Baillie, "to be in the possession of every family."

THE APERITIVE FOUNTAIN

Is a small Apparatus which causes a little water to act on the bowels as efficiently as a dose of medicine (but in a much more speedy and agreeable manner), and consequently relieves those disorders of the stomach, head, and nerves, which are produced by costive- Bess, without the injurious effects that result from the frequent use of purgatives. Having been constructed for general convenience, no assistance is required by the most timid, and it may be concealed when filled in a pocket or Lady's reticule.

INDIA RUBBER URINARIES,

Affording salutary relief to those afflicted with this very troublesome complaint, rendering it unnecessary to refrain from customary amusement, or social enjoyment.

CORNETS, INDIA RUBBER TUBES, and all other TRUMPETS for DEAFNESS,

To those who suffer from Deafness, these instruments must afford infinite relief, as it enables a deaf person to carry on a conver- sation without inconvenience to the party conversing with him, MEDICAL ELECTRICITY AND GALVANISM,

From powerful Electrical & Galvanic Apparatus, by which they are enabled to employ these important agents to the greatest advantage.

ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,

HIP, VAPOUR, AND SHOWER BATHS LET ON HIRE.

SLIPPER,

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS GROUND, AND ALL KINDS OF INJECTING MACHINES REPAIRED.

AGENTS FOR READ'S PATENT ENEMA SYRINGES, THE CLYSMADUCT, DR. ARNOTT'S HYDROSTATIC BED, &c.

N. B. The Pamphlet on Prolapsus Ani and Uteri, and ample directions for measuring generally, forwarded post free, on application. Hospitals, Poor-law-Unions, and Public Societies supplied with Trusses, &c., at low prices.

A SHAMPOOER EMPLOYED.-LADIES ATTENDED BY MRS. MOODY, AND MRS. BRLL.

(Bings & Goodwin, Printers, Bath.}