Various unidentifiable pieces of instruments

Made:
1870-1900
Various unidentifiable pieces of instruments

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Various unidentifiable pieces of instruments, personal relic of Sir Lauder Brunton, English (?) 1870-1900

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651555
Materials:
brass, steel and plastic
Measurements:
max: length 135 mm
max: width 100 mm
max: diameter 62 mm
type:
unidentified

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