Small single-bladed meatome

Made:
1781-1880
Small single-bladed meatome

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Small single-bladed meatome, with spring handle for blade and mahogany handle, c. 1840

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610411
Materials:
steel and mahogany
Measurements:
length 160 mm
width 22 mm
type:
meatomes

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