Double skull elevator

Made:
1870-1919 in London
maker:
Mayer and Meltzer
Double skull elevator, nickel-plated, made by Mayer and Meltzer

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Double skull elevator, nickel-plated, made by Mayer and Meltzer
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Double skull elevator, nickel-plated, made by Mayer and Meltzer, London, 1870-1919

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1982-970/26
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Measurements:
length 153 mm
max: width 13 mm
type:
skull elevators
credit:
M.R.C. Laboratories

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