Spencer Wells artery forceps

Made:
1925-1935
Spencer Wells artery forceps, interlocking take-off joint

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Spencer Wells artery forceps, interlocking take-off joint
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Spencer Wells artery forceps, interlocking take-off joint, stainless steel, probably British, c. 1930

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A614108
Materials:
steel, stainless
Measurements:
length 123 mm
width 61 mm
height 7 mm
type:
artery forceps

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