Trephination set

Trephination set

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Trephination set, cased, by Savigny, English, second half of 18th century to first half of 19th century

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Parts

Double ended skull forceps

Double ended skull forceps

Double ended skull forceps

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A622013 Pt1
type:
skull forceps
Skull perforator with wooden handle

Skull perforator with wooden handle

Skull perforator with wooden handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A622013 Pt2
type:
skull perforators
Skull elevator with wooden scale tang handles

Skull elevator with wooden scale tang handles

Skull elevator with wooden scale tang handles

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A622013 Pt3
type:
skull elevators
Cranial trephine with wooden handle

Cranial trephine with wooden handle

Cranial trephine with wooden handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A622013 Pt4
type:
cranial trephines