Lancet
1700-1900
Lancets in mother of pearl case
- maker:
- William Smith
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Lancets in mother-of-pearl and silver case (see part records)
Inside this mother-of-pearl case is space for four lancets. Lancets were generally used to open veins during bloodletting, a centuries old practice once used to treat a wide range of medical conditions. The owner’s name, J B Estlin, is engraved into the lid. The lancets are made from steel and have protective tortoiseshell cases.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A190615
- Materials:
- silver, mother-of-pearl, velvet, felt ?, steel, tortoiseshell and incomplete
- Measurements:
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overall: 82 x 35 x 14 mm
weight: 0.43kg
weight: 0.94799lbs
- type:
- lancet
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
