Pocket surgical instrument set

Made:
1771-1850 in Paris
maker:
Charrière
Pocket surgical instrument set

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Pocket surgical instrument set, in folding leather case, owned by Mr S. Cartereau, Hamonic collection, case and most instruments by Charriere, Cour St Jean de Latran, No. 34, Quartier St. Jacques, Paris, France, 1771-1850.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121544
Materials:
leather and silver (metal)
Measurements:
overall (case folded): 40 mm x 87 mm x 172 mm,
type:
surgical instrument set
credit:
Hamonic Collection

Parts

Razor, steel, folding into tortoiseshell sheath, by Charriere, Paris

Razor, steel

Razor, steel, folding into tortoiseshell sheath, by Charriere, Paris

Measurements:
folded: length 133 mm
folded: width 21 mm
Materials:
steel , sheath, metal and sheath, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A121544 Pt1
type:
razors
3 steel knives folding inside tortoiseshell sheathes, by Charriere, Paris

3 steel knives folding inside tortoiseshell sheathes

3 steel knives folding inside tortoiseshell sheathes, by Charriere, Paris

Measurements:
approx. folded: length 91 mm
approx. folded: width 14 mm
Materials:
steel , sheath, metal and sheath, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A121544 Pt2
type:
knives
Two probe-ended bistouries, straight and curved, with tortoiseshell sheaths, by Charriere, Paris

Two probe-ended bistouries

Two probe-ended bistouries, straight and curved, with tortoiseshell sheaths, by Charriere, Paris

Measurements:
approx.: length 95 mm
approx.: width 12 mm
Materials:
steel , sheath, metal and sheath, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A121544 Pt3
type:
bistouries
Folding steel knife with silver-mounted horn sheath, by Morier the Elder, French, 1771-1840

Folding steel knife with silver-mounted horn sheath

Folding steel knife with silver-mounted horn sheath, by Morier the Elder, French, 1771-1840

Measurements:
folded: length 107 mm
folded: width 12 mm
Materials:
steel , sheath, horn and sheath, silver
Object Number:
A121544 Pt4
type:
knives
Gum lancet, steel, with tortoiseshell sheath, by Pepys, London, 1770-1850

Gum lancet

Gum lancet, steel, with tortoiseshell sheath, by Pepys, London, 1770-1850

Measurements:
folded: length 85 mm
folded: width 13 mm
Materials:
blade, steel and sheath, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A121544 Pt5
type:
gum lancets
Caustic applicator in silver-plated case with screw lid

Caustic applicator

Caustic applicator in silver-plated case with screw lid

Measurements:
length 92 mm
diameter 12 mm
Materials:
metal (silver-plated), ? material
Object Number:
A121544 Pt6
type:
applicators
3 catheters threaded for attachment, silver

Catheters threaded for attachment

3 catheters threaded for attachment, silver

Measurements:
max.: length 165 mm
min.: length 150 mm
approx.: diameter 5 mm
Materials:
silver, ? material
Object Number:
A121544 Pt7
type:
catheters
cannula with epistaxis plug, silver

cannula with epistaxis plug

cannula with epistaxis plug, silver

Measurements:
length 153 mm
with ring handle: width 27 mm
Materials:
silver, ? material
Object Number:
A121544 Pt8
type:
cannulae
Dressing forceps with bow handles, plated metal

Dressing forceps

Dressing forceps with bow handles, plated metal

Measurements:
length 144 mm
width 45 mm
Materials:
metal (plated), ? material
Object Number:
A121544 Pt9
type:
dressing forceps
Scissors with curved blades, steel with plated metal bow handles

Scissors with curved blades

Scissors with curved blades, steel with plated metal bow handles

Measurements:
length 145 mm
width 50 mm
Materials:
metal (plated), ? material and blades, steel
Object Number:
A121544 Pt10
type:
scissors
Artery forceps, spring action, plated-metal

Artery forceps

Artery forceps, spring action, plated-metal

Measurements:
length 113 mm
width 12 mm
Materials:
metal (plated), ? material
Object Number:
A121544 Pt11
type:
artery forceps
Combined spatula and elevator, plated metal

Combined spatula and elevator

Combined spatula and elevator, plated metal

Measurements:
length 155 mm
max.: width 17 mm
Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A121544 Pt12
type:
spatula
Combined scoop and double-hook forceps, silver-plated

Combined scoop and double-hook forceps

Combined scoop and double-hook forceps, silver-plated

Measurements:
length 160 mm
max.: width 13 mm
Materials:
metal (silver-plated)
Object Number:
A121544 Pt13
type:
scoops
Director with fraenum shield, wooden, by Charriere, Paris

Director with fraenum shield

Director with fraenum shield, wooden, by Charriere, Paris

Measurements:
length 156 mm
max.: width 20 mm
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A121544 Pt14
type:
director - surgical instrument
Catheter extension, plated metal

Catheter extension

Catheter extension, plated metal

Measurements:
length 127 mm
width 21 mm
Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A121544 Pt15
type:
catheters
Depilatory forceps, spring action, steel, by Charriere, Paris

Depilatory forceps

Depilatory forceps, spring action, steel, by Charriere, Paris

Measurements:
length 79 mm
width 8 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A121544 Pt16
type:
depilatory forceps
Probe bifucated to act as tent holder, plated metal

Probe bifucated to act as tent holder

Probe bifucated to act as tent holder, plated metal

Measurements:
length 156 mm
head: diameter 7 mm
Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A121544 Pt18
type:
probes
Fenestrated stylet, plated metal

Fenestrated stylet

Fenestrated stylet, plated metal

Measurements:
length 133 mm
max.: width 3 mm
Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A121544 Pt19
type:
stylets
Extension handle of unidentified instrument, plated metal

Extension handle of unidentified instrument

Extension handle of unidentified instrument, plated metal

Measurements:
length 117 mm
max.: diameter 3 mm
Object Number:
A121544 Pt20
type:
unidentified
3 suture pins in paper packet, steel

3 suture pins in paper packet

3 suture pins in paper packet, steel

Measurements:
pkt.: length 42 mm
pkt.: width 15 mm
Materials:
steel and packet, paper
Object Number:
A121544 Pt21
type:
suture pins
Packet of curved suture needles, steel

Packet of curved suture needles

Packet of curved suture needles, steel

Measurements:
approx.: length 49 mm
Materials:
steel and packet, paper
Object Number:
A121544 Pt22
type:
suture needles
Some suture silk

Some suture silk

Some suture silk

Materials:
silk
Object Number:
A121544 Pt23
type:
sutures
2 empty packets of court plater, one by Kilby, the other by J.H.A., London, English, 1801-1900

2 empty packets of court plater

2 empty packets of court plater, one by Kilby, the other by J.H.A., London, English, 1801-1900

Measurements:
approx.: length 110 mm
approx.: width 75 mm
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
A121544 Pt24
type:
plasters

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