Decorative lancet case with six lancets

Made:
1801-1900 in France

Six lancets, steel and tortoiseshell, various French makers, 19th century, in silver case featuring ship design

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A61831
Materials:
steel, tortoiseshell and case, silver
Measurements:
closed: 71 mm x 33 mm x 15 mm, .04 kg
type:
lancets
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust