Pocket surgical instrument set

Pocket surgical instrument set

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Pocket surgical instrument set, in folding leather case, by John Evans and Co., 10 Old Change, London, England, 1811-1855.

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Parts

5 bleeding lancets

5 bleeding lancets

5 bleeding lancets, steel, in tortoiseshell sheathes, by Evans, Old Change, London, 1811-1855, inscribed "Fox"

Materials:
steel and tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A646938 Pt1
type:
bleeding lancets
2 curved, probe-ended bistouries folding into tortoiseshell sheathes

2 curved, probe-ended bistouries folding into tortoiseshell sheathes

2 curved, probe-ended bistouries folding into tortoiseshell sheathes, by Evans and Laundy, London, 1801-1856

Materials:
blade, steel and sheath, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A646938 Pt2
type:
bistouries
Combined scoop and director

Combined scoop and director

Combined scoop and director, medal alloy

Materials:
metal, alloy
Object Number:
A646938 Pt5
type:
scoops
Forceps with loop handles

Forceps with loop handles

Forceps with loop handles, steel, made by Evans, London, 1811-1856

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A646938 Pt6
type:
forceps