Two rods concerned with Riviere apparatus

Made:
1880-1930

Two rods concerned with Riviere apparatus, for friction(?), brass, European, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658611
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
length 420 mm
diameter 8 mm
type:
rods

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