6 scalpels

Made:
1901-1930 in London
maker:
Mayer and Meltzer
6 scalpels, plated steel, in steel case

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6 scalpels, plated steel, in steel case
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6 scalpels, plated steel, in steel case, by Mayer and Meltzer of London, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A617157
Materials:
steel, plated
Measurements:
largest: length 157 mm
largest: width 2 mm
largest: height 11 mm
case: length 166 mm
case: width 34 mm
case: height 15 mm
type:
scalpels

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