Two lancets in silver case

Made:
1741 in London
maker:
Weiss, John

Two lancets, steel blade in tortoiseshell sheath, by Weiss of London, early 19th century, in silver case inscribed Thos. Evans, 1741

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A647930
Materials:
steel, tortoiseshell and case, silver
Measurements:
overall: 8 mm x 29 mm x 63 mm, 0.022 kg
type:
lancets
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust