Obstetrical instrument set, England, 1851-1900

Made:
1851-1900 in England
maker:
M M P Fraser
Obstetrical instrument set  in leather bag comprising 3 sets of

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Obstetrical instrument set in leather bag comprising 3 sets of
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Obstetrical instrument set in leather bag comprising 3 sets of forceps, 2 perforators, 1 blunt hook, 1 crotchet, 1 combined hook and crotchet, 1 trocar, 1 pair bone cutters, in chamois leather bag, English, 2nd half of 19th century

This set consists of the following instruments in a chamois leather bag: 3 sets of forceps, 2 perforators, 1 blunt hook, 1 crotchet, 1 combined hook and crotchet, 1 trocar, and 1 pair of bone cutters

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75851
Materials:
bag, leather, chamois and instruments, steel
Measurements:
overall: 310 mm x 420 mm, 2.13kg
type:
compendium instrument

Parts

Trocar, steel and ebony

Trocar, steel and ebony

Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A75851 Pt8
type:
trocars
Leather roll for obstetrical instrument set

Leather roll for obstetrical instrument set

Materials:
leather
Object Number:
A75851 Pt10
type:
instrument roll