Cautery, steel and ivory, probably British, 19th c

Made:
1801-1900

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Cautery, steel and ivory, probably British, 19th century

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Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
A621856
Materials:
ivory, steel
type:
cautery
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • tools & equipment
  • medical instrument

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