Straight pointed bistoury

Made:
1820-1860 in Paris
maker:
Charrière
Straight pointed bistoury, steel, folding, in ivory sheath

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Straight pointed bistoury, steel, folding, in ivory sheath
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Straight pointed bistoury, steel, folding, in ivory sheath, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A618417
Materials:
steel and ivory
Measurements:
open: length 163 mm
closed: length 90 mm
width 11 mm
height 5 mm
type:
bistouries

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