Uterine forceps

Made:
1871-1900 in London
maker:
Mayer and Meltzer
Uterine forceps, steel, by Mayer and Meltzer of London

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Uterine forceps, steel, by Mayer and Meltzer of London
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Uterine forceps, steel, by Mayer and Meltzer of London, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A614879
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
length 210 mm
width 46 mm
height 5 mm
type:
uterine forceps

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