Collection

Prototype electrical cautery

Prototype electrical cautery, made and used by Dr. Nagelschmidt, 1906

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602384
Materials:
box, wood, fittings, iron and brass
type:
electrocauterizing apparatus
credit:
Nagelschmidt, N.

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