Skull elevator, 18th century, steel and mahogany

Made:
1701-1800
Skull elevator, 18th century, steel and mahogany

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Skull elevator, 18th century, steel and mahogany
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Skull elevator, 18th century, steel and mahogany

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A620301
Materials:
steel and mahogany
Measurements:
length 178 mm
width 18 mm
height 18 mm
type:
skull elevators

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