Bistoury which folds into ivory handle

PART OF:
Pocket surgical instrument set
maker:
Capron
Bistoury which folds into ivory handle, by Capron

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Bistoury which folds into ivory handle, by Capron
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Bistoury which folds into ivory handle, by Capron

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665393 Pt3
Materials:
steel and ivory
Measurements:
open: length 171 mm
width 9 mm
type:
bistouries

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