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

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Parts

Razor, steel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catheters threaded for attachment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catheter extension

Catheter extension, plated metal

Measurements:: length 127 mm
width 21 mm

Materials:: metal (plated)

Object Number:: A121544 Pt15

type:: catheters

Depilatory forceps

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

Combined director and probe

Combined director and probe

Combined director and probe, silver

Measurements:: length 150 mm
max.: width 2 mm

Materials:: silver, ? material

Object Number:: A121544 Pt17

type:: director - surgical instrument

Probe bifucated to act as tent holder

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

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

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

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

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

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