Probably tonsil hook

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Probably tonsil hook, sharp, 19th century, probably french

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Probably tonsil hook, sharp, 19th century, probably french
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Probably tonsil hook, sharp, 19th century, probably french, steel, ebony and possibly nickel silver

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A617459
Materials:
steel, nickel silver and ebony
Measurements:
length 207 mm
width 12 mm
height 6 mm
type:
tonsil hooks