Trepanning set, English, c. 1731-1770.
- maker:
- Benjamin Martin
Case of trephination instruments, mid 18th century
Case of trephination instruments, c. 1731-1770. Trepanning is the removal of a piece of bone from the skull. The instruments are of a type introduced by Samuel Sharp (1700-1778) of Guy's Hospital, who wrote 'Treatise on the operation of surgery' (1739). The box is identical to those used by the London scientific instrument maker Benjamin Martin (1704-1782).
Trephine, crown
Trephine, crown
Ivory brush
Handle for perforator
Reaming tool
Tripod, steel and leather
Forceps for removing bone fragments
Skull elevator
Gouge, wooden handle
Reaming tool, with scoop
Trepanning instrument case, English, c. 1731-1770.
1731-1770
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A500488
- Materials:
- fishskin, wood (unidentified), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), velvet, cloth, leather, ivory and bristle
- Measurements:
-
overall (case): 55 mm x 206 mm x 233 mm,
- type:
- trephination sets
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