Cautery, probably French

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Cautery, probably French, steel, nickel silver and wood

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Cautery, probably French, steel, nickel silver and wood
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Cautery, probably French, steel, nickel silver and wood, probably 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158175
Materials:
steel, nickel, silver, ? material and wood
Measurements:
length 382 mm
width 70 mm
height 16 mm
type:
cautery

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