Spencer Wells artery forceps

Made:
1880-1920 in Liverpool
maker:
Alexander and Fowler Limited
Spencer Wells artery forceps, steel, nickel plated

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Spencer Wells artery forceps, steel, nickel plated
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Spencer Wells artery forceps, steel, nickel plated, by Alexander and Fowler of Liverpool, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A613770
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Measurements:
length 177 mm
width 57 mm
height 6 mm
type:
artery forceps

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