Sponge holder

Made:
1760-1880
Sponge holder, polished steel arms and closure rod

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Sponge holder, polished steel arms and closure rod
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Sponge holder, polished steel arms and closure rod, ebony handle, European, 1760-1880

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666816
Materials:
ebony, handle and steel, polished, arms, closure rod
Measurements:
length 209 mm
handle: diameter 16 mm
type:
sponge holders

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