Trephination set

Trephination set, almost complete, in damaged shark skin case, European, 1750-1820

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1983-1466/52
Materials:
case, wood, case, sharkskin, case, velvet and case, brass
type:
trephining
credit:
University College Hospital, London

Parts

Combined trephine handle and elevator

Combined trephine handle and elevator

Sharp's combined trephine handle and elevator, steel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt1
type:
trephine handles
Trephine saws

Trephine saws

2 trephine saws, to fit handle, steel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt2
type:
trephine saws
Benjamin Bell's key

Benjamin Bell's key

Benjamin Bell's key with trefoil handle

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt4
type:
keys
Forceps for removing bone

Forceps for removing bone

Sharp's (?) forceps, steel, for removing bone mid 18th century

Materials:
steel, slightly corroded
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt5
type:
forceps
Tripod frame

Tripod frame

Tripod frame, velvet-covered, for use with part 7

Materials:
metal and velvet
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt8
type:
tripods
Lenticular, steel, with polished wooden handle

Lenticular, steel, with polished wooden handle

Lenticular, steel, with polished wooden handle

Materials:
steel and handle, wood, polished
Object Number:
1983-1466/52 Pt10
type:
lenticulars