Double-ended grooved steel exploring needle in ivory screw-case

Made:
1850-1920
Double-ended grooved steel exploring needle in ivory screw-case

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Double-ended grooved steel exploring needle in ivory screw-case
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Double-ended grooved steel exploring needle in ivory screw-case, European, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A210359
Materials:
steel and handle & case, ivory
Measurements:
case: length 123 mm
case: diameter 7 mm
shaft: diameter 2 mm
type:
exploring needles

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