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![STRIKES THE HOURS AND QUARTERS ON A BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL GONG. THE “CONSULTANT.” A Magnificent Repeating Watch. SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED FOR LEADING PHYSICIANS AND PURPOSES OF PRESENTATION. The “CONSULTANT.” This magnificent and princely «atch has found a large sale amoDgst gentlemen in leading positions throughout Great Britain, Ireland and the colonies. Until H. Whits stepped in with bis famous system of supplying the publ'c direct from the factory—which has so completely revolution- ized the watch trade—a watch Of THIS CLASS, was QUITE OUT- SIDE the reach of most people, other than the most wealthy. But under H. White's bene- ficent system — by WLich a medical man can now purchase a single watch dibect from the MANUFACTURKBatthe svme .. price as an ordinary retailer 1 himself has to pay—a saving of quite 50 peb cent, is ASSURED to EVERT PURCHASER. The “ CONSULTANT.”- A Magnificent Keyless 3-plate Lever Indepen- dent Centre-Seconds Re- peater Hunter. The move- ment i« of the highest type and finish, j-welled in 30 actions. Fitted SUPPLIEDILARGELY TO MEDICAL SOCIETIES FOR PRESENTATIONS. mr A YALDABLE HINT. This watoh would, if purchased from a West End London jeweller, cost not less than double H. Whitb’s price. The advantage to be gained in deal- ing direct with the manu- facturer is obvious. with Brequet Hair bpring, and real cut compensated expansion balarce, whlcn guarantees th« watch keeping correct time fn any climate, whether at the Tropics or the North Pole. Heavy 18 C. Gold Hunting Cases (nearly 2rz. in weight) with white enamel dial so divided as to indicate the tiniest intervals of times—to the 300th part of a minute. Bv sliding the small spring at the side of the case, it can be made to strike the hours and quarters at pleasure, on a beaatiful cathedral gong. The advantage and charm of possessing a watch of this description. ■ so entirely unique and distinct from the ordinary watches worn, are quite apparent. Many of them have been purchssed by medtoal societies for presentation to retiring members, and have met with their entire approbation. A watch of this type is truly a magnificent invest- ment, since even alter years of wear it could always represent the amount expended in its original purchase. H. WHITE’S Price £21 10s. truly worth £30 to £40. Simple in Construction, Accurate in Performance. Dr. A , G , C , S , N.B., writrs:— Dear Sib,—The gold minute repeater is duly to hand, the committee are very pleased with it, and the monogram and inscription are very handsomely done. H. White, Esq. LADIES’ AND GENTS' GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES FROM 25/- TO £30. APPROBATION .—The above watch, or any selected from catalogue, will be sent for inspec- tion to any reader of this journal on receipt of references. No obligation to purchase would exist whatever, should the goods fall to please. A GUIDE BOOK full of valuable hints, and containing full descriptions of H. White’s watches and jewellery will be sent to every gentleman who mentions British Medical Journal. It may save you many pounds. Every watch sent at our risk to any part of the United Kingdom, carriage paid, on receipt of oheque, P.O.O., draft or notes. Foreign orders receive careful attention from one of the members of the firm. Foreign insured postage, British Possessions, 2/6 extra; others 7/6. H. WHITE, Watch Manufacturer, 104, MARKET ST., Corner ol Fountain Street (next to Lewis's) MANCHESTER. BRASS NAME PLATES For the Profession. LETTERS AND WIRE BLINDS FOR SURGERY WINDOWS. J. W. COOKE & CO., Brats Platt Engravers, General Sign Writers, and Letter Manufacturers, ' 38] Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C. Send for our IUistrated Catalogue. DISPENSING BOTTLES MADE OF PORE WHITE GLASS I. ISAACS & CO., Glass Bottle Manufacturerst 106, MIDLAND RD., ST. PANCRAS, N.W„ Beg to call the attention of the medical profession to the above, which they are now supplying at the following very low price :— 3 and 4 ounce, plain or graduated 9/6 per gross. 6 and 8 „ „ „ 10/6 „ They are the Improved shape with rounded edges. A sample bottle sent free on application, Established upwards of 50 years at 25, Francis Street, Tottenham Court Eoad. Bankers ^LONDON and WESTMINSTER BANK. The O'CONNOR EXTENSION CO. Beg to notify the Profession that they have moved their Business to larger and more suitable premises, 2, BLOOMSBURY STREET, Oxford Street, London, W.C. They will have much pleasure in showing and explaining their PATENT APPLIANCES for the LAME To all who may be Interested. Illustrated Pamphlet free on application. THE O’CONNOR EXTENSION CO., Head Office: 2, Bloomsbury St., London, W.C. N.B.—Our Special Representative is now in Scotland. FOR VARICOSE VEINS AND WEAKNESS. Very superior SURGICAL ELAS- TIC STOCKINGS and KHH- 0APS, on a new principle, pervious, light in textnre, and Inexpensive, yielding an effiolent and unvarying support, under any temperature, without the trouble of lltoing e* bandglng. Likewise a strong low- priced artiole for hospitals and tbs working classes. Abdominal Supporting Bolts, for ladies’ nse before sod after aocouchement, are admirably adapted for giving adequate sn|h port with extreme lightness—s point hitherto little attended to. Instructions for measurement, and prioee SB .ppUoation, and the artloles sent postage free frea the manufacturers, POPE & PLANTE, 136, REGENT STREET, LONDON THE IMPROVED HOME TURKO-RUSSIAN FOLDING BATH CABINET. Provides all the lu- xuries and advan- tages of the Dry Steam, Vapour. Oxygen, M e d 1- cated, 4 Perfume® Bathe. Invigorates tl? e body and cures □olds, Influenza, Aching Muscles,. Stiff Joints, Rheu- matism, Obesity, 4c., and prevents- contracting dis- eases. Itis portable, can be used in any •■oom, and folds up when not in nse. Illustrated Descriptive Circular I'ree. r, J. FOOT & SON 62 4 63, New Bond St., London, W.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b22290187_0146.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
