Grooved exploring needle in ivory screw case

Made:
1850-1920
Grooved exploring needle in ivory screw case, European

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Grooved exploring needle in ivory screw case, European
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Grooved exploring needle in ivory screw case, European, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A618926
Materials:
steel, handle, ivory and case, ivory
Measurements:
case: length 104 mm
case: diameter 9 mm
shaft: diameter 2 mm
type:
exploring needles

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