Civiale's lithotrite

Made:
1801-1900 in Paris
maker:
Lüer
Civiale's lithotrite

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Civiale's lithotrite
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Civiale's lithotrite, sliding action with flat ended proximal curve and wheel handle, by Luer, Paris, c. 1860

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610958
Materials:
steel and brass
Measurements:
length 400 mm
width 40 mm
type:
lithotrites

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