Lithotomy set, English, 1780-1820

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Lithotomy set, complete, steel instruments in fishskin covered case, by various English makers, 1780 to 1820

Details

Parts

Lithotomy staff

Lithotomy staff

Lithotomy staff, steel by Evans of London, 1783 to 1803

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A610581 Pt1
type:
lithotomy staffs
Lithotomy staff

Lithotomy staff

Lithotomy staff, steel, by Thompson of London, 1817 to 1846

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A610581 Pt2
type:
lithotomy staffs
4 pairs lithotomy forceps

4 pairs lithotomy forceps

4 pairs lithotomy forceps, steel, varying sizes

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A610581 Pt4
type:
lithotomy forceps
2 scalpels, steel and ebony

2 scalpels, steel and ebony

2 scalpels, steel and ebony, by Evans of London, 1783 to 1803

Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A610581 Pt5
type:
scalpels
Lithotomy scoop

Lithotomy scoop

Lithotomy scoop, steel, maker's name illegible

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A610581 Pt7
type:
lithotomy scoops
6 gorgets, steel

6 gorgets, steel

6 gorgets, steel, probe-ended, by Evans of London, 1783 to 1803, varying sizes

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A610581 Pt8
type:
gorgets
Case for lithotomy set, English, 1780-1820.

Case for lithotomy set, English, 1780-1820.

Fishskin covered case for lithotomy set, by various English makers, 1780 to 1820. Engraved 'lithotomy' on lid.

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 240 mm x 390 mm,
Object Number:
A610581 Pt9
type:
case - container
Fragments from Lithotomy set, English, 1780-1820

Fragments from Lithotomy set, English, 1780-1820

Fragments from fishskin case for lithotomy set, by various English makers, 1780 to 1820.

Object Number:
A610581 Pt10
type:
fragments