Bistoury, double, steel

Made:
1901-1930 in London
maker:
Down Brothers
Bistoury, double, steel, folding, by Down of London

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Bistoury, double, steel, folding, by Down of London
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Bistoury, double, steel, folding, by Down of London, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A270173
Materials:
steel (nickel-plated)
Measurements:
open: length 212 mm
closed: length 101 mm
width 10 mm
height 5 mm
type:
bistouries

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