Forceps, Morestin, steel

Made:
1901-1930 in Paris
maker:
Collin et Compagnie

Forceps, Morestin, steel, nickel-plated, by Collin of Paris, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659263
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Measurements:
length 202 mm
width 67 mm
height 7 mm
type:
forceps

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