Sponge holder(?), steel and ebony, probably French

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Sponge holder(?), steel and ebony, probably French, 19th century

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Sponge holder(?), steel and ebony, probably French, 19th century
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Sponge holder(?), steel and ebony, probably French, 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158191
Materials:
steel and ebonite
Measurements:
length 187 mm
diameter 17 mm
type:
sponge holders
credit:
Penon

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