Rare Soviet Medical Collectible — Stethoscope, Model ca. 1960

Origin: USSR
Year of manufacture: 1960
Materials: Steel alloy (binaurals, chest piece), vulcanized rubber (acoustic tube), phenol-formaldehyde resin (Bakelite ear tips and diaphragm ring).
Type: Classic single-head acoustic stethoscope with dual-mode rotating chest piece (bell/flat diaphragm).

Condition assessment:

• Metal parts: even patina, minor surface scratches, no corrosion.

• Rubber tubing: original, flexible with noticeable age-hardening — display-grade.

• Bakelite: intact, no cracks, light abrasion from use.
  Functionality is preserved mechanically, but the device is not calibrated for clinical use and is offered as a historical object.

Provenance: Soviet medical equipment from the early 1960s, reflecting the industrial standards of the period. A valuable addition to any collection of vintage medical instruments, Eastern Bloc memorabilia, or history of medicine exhibits.

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• Premium medical history collections and museum exhibits.
• Period-accurate historical reconstructions requiring mint-condition props.
• Curated displays of mid-century industrial design.

📦 Packaged with care – I ship internationally with tracking.

A thoughtful gift for:

• A doctor or nurse who loves vintage items

• A medical historian or collector

• A filmmaker or theatre prop master

• Anyone fascinated by Soviet memorabilia

Feel free to message me with any questions or for more photos. I happily combine shipping on multiple items from my shop.

📦 Shipping & Payment Info:

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🔍 The photos are an integral part of the description and accurately reflect the item's current condition. Slight color variations may occur due to monitor settings.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a genuine piece of Polish medical-industrial history from the 1960s!