Tonsil guillotine

Made:
1820-1860 in Paris
maker:
Charrière

Tonsil guillotine, Velpeau, steel, with separate ebonite handle, by Charriere of Paris, 1800-1960

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600515
Materials:
steel and handle, ebonite
Measurements:
exc. handle: length 231 mm
width 37 mm
height 74 mm
type:
tonsil guillotines

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