Ophthalmic knife with ivory handle

Made:
1851-1900 in London
maker:
William Matthews

Ophthalmic knife with ivory handle, by Matthews, English, probably 2nd half of 19th century

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A617690
Materials:
steel and ivory
Measurements:
length 136 mm
width 8 mm
height 4 mm
type:
ophthalmic knife

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