Scalpel, with metal handle

Made:
1920-1930 in England
maker:
Swann-Morton Limited

Scalpel, with metal handle, made by Swann Morton, English, 1920-1950

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A683148
Materials:
steel and handle, metal
Measurements:
total: length 151 mm
blade: length 39 mm
max: width 12 mm
type:
scalpels

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