Tonsil guillotine

Made:
1701-1800 in Dublin
maker:
Read
Tonsil guillotine, steel, brass and ebony, by Read of Dublin

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Tonsil guillotine, steel, brass and ebony, by Read of Dublin
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Tonsil guillotine, steel, brass and ebony, by Read of Dublin, in mahogany case, 18th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A201964
Materials:
steel, brass, case, mahogany and case, felt
type:
tonsil guillotines
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)