Ophthalmic instrument set with leather case, for cataract operations

Made:
1871-1900 in Paris
maker:
Grangeret

Ophthalmic instrument set with leather case, for cataract, comprising four knives, two needles, spoon, and hook, one pair forceps and one spring-action lancet, by Grangeret of Paris, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A617505
Materials:
case, leather, case, metal and case, silk
type:
ophthalmic instrument sets
credit:
Lorean, C.

Parts

Four cataract knives of steel and ivory

Four cataract knives of steel and ivory

Four cataract knives, steel and ivory, by a Paris maker, probably Grangeret, late 19th century

Materials:
steel and ivory
Object Number:
A617505 Pt1
type:
cataract knives
Two cataract needles of steel ivory and wood

Two cataract needles of steel ivory and wood

Two cataract needles, steel, ivory and wood, probably French, late 19th century

Materials:
steel , ivory and wood
Object Number:
A617505 Pt2
type:
cataract needles
Spoon and hook for cataract operations

Spoon and hook for cataract operations

Spoon and hook, for cataract, metal, plated

Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A617505 Pt3
type:
cataract spoons
Ophthalmic forceps

Ophthalmic forceps

Ophthalmic forceps, metal, plated, 1880-1920

Measurements:
overall: 7 mm x 7 mm x 55 mm,
Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A617505 Pt4
type:
ophthalmic forceps
Spring-action lancet

Spring-action lancet

Spring-action lancet, possibly for ophthalmic use, steel, nickel-plated, by Grangeret of Paris, 1870-1970

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A617505 Pt5
type:
ophthalmic lancets