Small metal steriliser

Made:
1920-1950
Small metal sterilizer, British(?), 1920-1950

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Small metal sterilizer, British(?), 1920-1950
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Small metal sterilizer, British(?), 1920-1950

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Object Number:
1985-816 Pt12
Materials:
metal and wick, canvas
Measurements:
length 190 mm
width 79 mm
max: height 62 mm
type:
sterilizers
credit:
Hadfield, S.

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