Surgical instrument set comprising six scalpels

Made:
London
maker:
Young and Savigny and Company
Surgical instrument set comprising six scalpels

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Surgical instrument set comprising six scalpels
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Surgical instrument set comprising six scalpels, 2 curved bistouries and a hook; scalpels by Young of Edinburgh, 1 bistoury by Savigny of London, in case, 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A117473
Materials:
steel (metal), ebonite, fishskin, metal (unknown), felt and complete
Measurements:
overall (case): 25 mm x 75 mm x 180 mm,
type:
surgical instrument set
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)