Collection

Civiale's lithotrite with sliding action and flat ended proximal curve and wheel handle

Made:
1781-1880 in Paris
maker:
Charrière
Civiale's lithotrite with sliding action and flat ended

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Civiale's lithotrite with sliding action and flat ended proximal curve and wheel handle, by Charriere, c. 1850

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610954
Materials:
steel and brass
type:
lithotrites

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