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Double-ended exploring needle in ivory screw case

Made:
1870-1901 in London
maker:
S Maw, Son & Thompson, Son & Thompson
Double-ended exploring needle in ivory screw case, made by S

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Double-ended exploring needle in ivory screw case, made by S. Maw, Son and Thompson, London, English, 1870-1901

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A618924
Materials:
steel, handle and case, ivory and handle and case, silver
type:
exploring needles

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