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Cautery, possibly 18th century

Made:
1701-1800 in Liverpool
maker:
Alexander and Fowler Limited
Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler

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Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler
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Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler, Liverpool, metal, probably iron, brass, wood and wool

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622921
Materials:
iron, brass, wood and wool
type:
cautery
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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