Lithotomy gorget
Lithotomy gorget, steel and ebony, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 210 mm
width 20 mm
height 60 mm
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt1
- type:
- lithotomy gorgets
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Lithotomy set, complete, in mahogany case
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Lithotomy set, complete, in mahogany case, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
Lithotomy was a procedure where a stone in the bladder or urethra was removed by means of surgery. This thirty-piece instrument set contained all the necessary instruments to carry out the operation, including four gorgets, specialised knives used in lithotomy, and six lithotomy staffs, which are grooved to guide the gorget towards the stone. The set was made by Charrière, a surgical instrument maker based in Paris, France.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A610570
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather, steel (metal), ebony (wood) and ivory
- Measurements:
-
overall: 125 mm x 326 mm x 180 mm, 4.02kg
- type:
- lithotomy instrument set
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
Parts
Lithotomy knives
Lithotomy knives, carved, steel and ivory, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
Steel bistoury with ivory handle
Bistoury, steel, ivory handle, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
Concealed bistoury
Concealed bistoury, incomplete blade only, by Charriere of Paris, steel, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 234 mm
width 12 mm
height 35 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt4
- type:
- bistouries
Trocar
Trocar(?), silver(?), by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 285 mm
width 13 mm
height 190 mm
- Materials:
- silver, ? material
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt5
- type:
- trocars
Concealed bistoury
Concealed bistoury, steel and ivory, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
Lithotomy gorgets
2 lithotomy gorgets, steel and ebony, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
larger: length 225 mm
larger: width 22 mm
larger: height 60 mm
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt7
- type:
- lithotomy gorgets
Concealed bistoury
Concealed bistoury, steel and ivory, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 270 mm
width 21 mm
height 48 mm
length 270 mm
width 21 mm
height 48 mm
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt8
- type:
- bistouries
Dupuytren's lithotome
Dupuytren's lithotome, steel and ivory, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
Lithotomy gorget
Lithotomy gorget, steel and ebony, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860, hooked
- Measurements:
-
length 185 mm
width 22 mm
height 55 mm
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt10
- type:
- lithotomy gorgets
Curette and probe
Curette and probe, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 235 mm
width 18 mm
height 18 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt11
- type:
- lithotomy curettes
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, straight, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 183 mm
width 45 mm
height 14 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt12
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, straight, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 233 mm
width 56 mm
height 24 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt13
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, straight, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 233 mm
width 56 mm
height 24 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt14
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, straight, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 232 mm
width 67 mm
height 17 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt15
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, straight, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 152 mm
width 56 mm
height 12 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt16
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Catheter with stylet
Catheters, with stylet, silver(?), probably French, 19th century
- Measurements:
-
length 254 mm
width 20 mm
height 70 mm
- Materials:
- silver, ? material
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt17
- type:
- catheters
Catheter with stylet
Catheter, straight, with stylet, silver(?), probably French, 19th century
- Measurements:
-
length 303 mm
width 21 mm
height 7 mm
- Materials:
- silver, ? material
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt18
- type:
- catheters
Catheter with stylet
2 catheters, with stylet, silver(?), varying size, probably French, 19th century
Pair of lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy forceps, curved, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 210 mm
width 50 mm
height 35 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt21
- type:
- lithotomy forceps
Lithotomy staffs
5 lithotomy staffs, median groove, steel and ebony, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
largest: length 297 mm
largest: width 28 mm
largest: height 64 mm
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt22
- type:
- lithotomy staffs
Lithotomy staff
Lithotomy staff, beaded, steel, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
length 282 mm
width 26 mm
height 60 mm
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt23
- type:
- lithotomy staffs
Mahogany case for lithotomy set
Mahogany case for lithotomy set, complete, by Charriere of Paris, 1820-1860
- Measurements:
-
case: length 326 mm
case: width 178 mm
case, closed: height 120 mm
case, open to 90 degrees: height 400 mm
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , leather and mahogany (wood)
- Object Number:
- A610570 Pt24
- type:
- instrument cases
