Bone chisel

Made:
1901-1930 in London
maker:
Mayer and Meltzer
Bone chisel

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Bone chisel, manufactured by Mayer and Meltzer of London, 1901-1930, owned by Sir James Cantlie

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56629
Materials:
steel (metal) and nickel plated
type:
chisels

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