Cautery, possibly 18th century

Made:: 1701-1800 in Liverpool

maker:: Alexander and Fowler Limited

Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler

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Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler
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Cautery, possibly 18th century, by Alexander and Fowler, Liverpool, metal, probably iron, brass, wood and wool

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A622921

Materials:: iron, brass, wood and wool

type:: cautery

credit:: Loan, Wellcome Trust

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Cautery, possibly 18th century

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