Surgical instrument set, owned by Dr Evans in the Crimea

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Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny, owned by Dr. Evans in Crimea, c.1855

This surgical instrument set belonged to Dr Usher Williamson Evans (1823-1912). Dr Evans volunteered for surgical work early in the Crimean War (1853-1856).

On his arrival in the Crimea, it was noted by Florence Nightingale that Evans had some experience of hospital administration back in Britain. This then became his priority and occupied most of his time in the Crimea. It may explain why this set appears to have been rarely used.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600112
Materials:
walnut, brass, velvet, steel and ebony
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 478 mm x 235 mm, 6.46kg
type:
surgical instrument set
credit:
Evans, W.

Parts

Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade, bois durci handle, made by Savigny and Co., 67 St. James's Street, London, England.

Materials:
steel and handle, bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt1
type:
knives
Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade, handle bois durci, made by Savigny and Co., 67 St. James's Street, London, England.

Materials:
blade, steel and handle, bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt2
type:
knives
Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade, handle bois durci, made by Savigny and Co., 67 St. James's Street, London, England.

Materials:
blade, steel and handle, bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt3
type:
knives
Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade

Knife, steel blade, bois durci handle, made by Savigny and Co., 67 St. James's Street, London, England.

Materials:
blade, steel and handle, bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt4
type:
knives
Steel needles

Steel needles

Steel needles, in paper packet, made by Philp and Whicker

Materials:
steel and packet, paper
Object Number:
A600112 Pt6
type:
needles
Artery forceps

Artery forceps

Artery forceps, steel and wood, made by Peal

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A600112 Pt9
type:
artery forceps
Bone forceps

Bone forceps

Bone forceps, steel, made by Savigny and Co., London

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt12
type:
bone forceps
Steel needles in paper packet

Steel needles in paper packet

Steel needles in paper packet, made by Philp and Whicker

Materials:
packet, paper and needles, steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt15
type:
needles
Scoop, plated metal

Scoop, plated metal

Scoop, plated metal

Materials:
metal, plated
Object Number:
A600112 Pt16
type:
scoops
Needle, plated metal

Needle, plated metal

Needle, plated metal

Materials:
metal, plated
Object Number:
A600112 Pt17
type:
needles
Unidentified, metal

Unidentified, metal

Unidentified, metal, two heads painted pink, two heads painted black

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt20
type:
unidentified
Glass bottle

Glass bottle

Glass bottle

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A600112 Pt21
type:
bottles
Wooden ligature

Wooden ligature

Wooden ligature

Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A600112 Pt22
type:
sutures
Bistoury, steel blade and wooden handles (all 8)

Bistoury, steel blade and wooden handles (all 8)

Bistoury, steel blade and wooden handles (all 8), made by Savigny and Co.

Materials:
handles, wood, all 8 and blades, steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt31
type:
bistouries
Forceps, steel

Forceps, steel

Forceps, steel, made by Savigny and Co.

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt33
type:
forceps
Brush, wood and bristle

Brush, wood and bristle

Brush, wood and bristle

Materials:
wood and bristle
Object Number:
A600112 Pt34
type:
brushes
Steel forceps

Steel forceps

Steel forceps, by Savigny and Co.

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt36
type:
forceps
Steel scissors

Steel scissors

Steel scissors, made by Savigny and Co.

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A600112 Pt40
type:
scissors
Metal catheter

Metal catheter

Metal catheter

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt42
type:
catheters
Sponge, whalebone handle

Sponge, whalebone handle

Sponge, whalebone handle

Materials:
handle, whalebone
Object Number:
A600112 Pt43
type:
sponges
Metal probe

Metal probe

Metal probe

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt44
type:
probes
Metal probe

Metal probe

Metal probe

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt45
type:
probes
Metal forceps

Metal forceps

Metal forceps, made by Savigny and Co.

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt50
type:
forceps
Trocar, steel and bois durci

Trocar, steel and bois durci

Trocar, steel and bois durci

Materials:
steel and bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt52
type:
trocars
Trocar, steel and bois durci

Trocar, steel and bois durci

Trocar, steel and bois durci

Materials:
steel and bois durci
Object Number:
A600112 Pt53
type:
trocars
Metal catheter

Metal catheter

Metal catheter

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A600112 Pt54
type:
catheters