Pair of needle point calipers

Made:
1930-1940 in England
maker:
Unknown
Pair of needle point calipers

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Pair of needle point calipers, used to diagnose detached retina, no maker, England(?), 1930-1940

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Object Number:
1988-714
type:
calipers
credit:
Intercare (Leicester)

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