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Pocket surgical instrument set, in folding leather case inscribed Mr. Gibassier, French, 1750-1860
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A70755
- Materials:
- leather, velvet, braid, metal (unknown) and complete
- Measurements:
-
overall (case folded): 44 mm x 72 mm x 175 mm,
- type:
- surgical instrument set
- credit:
- Maison Grise
Parts
2 pairs forceps with loop handles
2 pairs forceps with loop handles, plated metal, engraved FD.
Dental instrument
Dental descaler(?), plated steel
Bullet probe with detachable fenestrated handle
Bullet probe with detachable fenestrated handle, plated metal, engraved FD
Folding knife with horn sheath
Folding knife with horn sheath, by Lesueur French
- Materials:
- steel , sheath, horn and sheath, silver, ? material
- Object Number:
- A70755 Pt5
- type:
- knives
Curved folding bistoury with tortoiseshell handle
Curved folding bistoury with tortoiseshell handle, by Stodart
4 bleeding lancets in tortoiseshell sheaths
4 bleeding lancets in tortoiseshell sheaths
Bleeding lancet in horn sheath
Bleeding lancet in horn sheath, by Henry, French
Director with fraenum guard
Director with fraenum guard, inscribed F.D.
Combined sharp double hook and scoop
Combined sharp double hook and scoop, plated metal
Combined spatula and elevator
Combined spatula and elevator, plated metal, one inscribed F.D.
Forceps, spring action
Forceps, spring action, steel and plated metal, inscribed F.D.
Caustic applicator
Caustic applicator in silver coloured screw case
Fenestrated probe
Fenestrated probe, plated steel, corroded
