Two knives and a sharp probe

Two knives and a sharp probe, in gilt bronze octagonal sheath

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Two knives and a sharp probe, in gilt bronze octagonal sheath
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Two knives and a sharp probe, in gilt bronze octagonal sheath, probably French, 1701-1850

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A79548
Materials:
complete, bronze gilt, tortoiseshell and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 32 mm x 140 mm,
type:
knife
credit:
An Lyon de nos Peres