Pocket surgical instrument set in leather wallet

Pocket surgical instrument set in leather wallet

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Pocket surgical instrument set in leather wallet, some instruments by H.G. Kern, European, 1801-1900

Parts

2 double-ended folding knives in tortoiseshell sheathes

2 double-ended folding knives in tortoiseshell sheathes

2 double-ended folding knives in tortoiseshell sheathes, by H.G. Kern

Materials:
steel and tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A134338 Pt1
type:
knives
Combined tenaculum and gum lancet

Combined tenaculum and gum lancet

Combined tenaculum and gum lancet, steel, in tortoiseshell sheath, by H.G. Kern

Materials:
steel and tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A134338 Pt2
type:
tenaculums
Artery forceps

Artery forceps

Artery forceps, spring action with locking device, steel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A134338 Pt3
type:
artery forceps
Forceps with loop handles

Forceps with loop handles

Forceps with loop handles, steel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A134338 Pt5
type:
forceps
Male and female catheters with screw attachment

Male and female catheters with screw attachment

Male and female catheters with screw attachment, silver plated

Materials:
silver (plated)
Object Number:
A134338 Pt6
type:
catheters
Broken attachment for caustic applicator

Broken attachment for caustic applicator

Broken attachment for caustic applicator, incomplete, plated metal

Materials:
metal (plated)
Object Number:
A134338 Pt7
type:
applicators