Applicator caustic probably latter half 18th to 19th century

Made:
1751-1900
Applicator caustic probably latter half 18th to 19th century

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Applicator caustic probably latter half 18th to 19th century
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Applicator caustic probably latter half 18th to 19th century, ebony and brass

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622383
Materials:
ebony and brass
Measurements:
body: length 56 mm
barrel and holder: length 50 mm
width 10 mm
height 10 mm
type:
caustic applicators

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