Fragment of a Brass Syringe EOA:2022.120.010

Brass syringe fragment from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny. ID: EOA:2022.120.010 Collection: Earl of Abergavenny Classification: Trade/Crew Measurements: Length 100mm Diametre 30mm Date made: as yet unknown Display: not on display Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown Credit: Portland Museum Trust Partial fragment of a brass urethral syringe. Filled with mercury, it was used to treat syphilis, particularly amongst the crew, by injecting it directly into a sailors urethra. Although regular doses of Mercury were deadly, sufferers were generally able to live longer, less painful lives than those who weren't treated For more information about the Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny project click [here](https://portlandmuseum.co.uk/earl-of-abergavenny/)