Unusual glass syringe

[kccj76]

Found at a bottle dig in Independence Missouri. Forgot to put a ruler next to it. Approx. 4" long, no markings of any kind. My question: For what purpose was this used? The point doesn't seem to have any way to hold a needle to it. Maybe it was a chemist's syringe for mixing small amounts of liquid? Thanks for looking. CJ

 

[DCMatt]

?

 

[rick67]

I guess cucumbers get vaccinations too.

 

[niffler]

Old time applicator for venereal disease treatment...http://necrophiliac-joe.blogspot.com/2012/03/zoom-enlarge-1870s-glass-2-pc-gonorrhea.html

 

[PYRATE]

Old time applicator for venereal disease treatment...Necrophiliac-Joe's Cabinet of Curiosities: 1870s GLASS GONORRHEA ***** SYRINGE

Chances of me visiting Necrophiliac Joe's gonorrhea page: 0%



Edit: The link looks much less disturbing when quoted, staying away nonetheless

 

[Sentrom]

I think it is an old glass irrigation syringe. The flanged top was so that you could insert a rubber bulb.