Pocket surgical instrument set

Pocket surgical instrument set

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Pocket surgical instrument set, in damaged leather wallet, incomplete, Cuthbert collection, English (?), 1801-1900

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Parts

Caustic applicator in case

Caustic applicator in case

Caustic applicator, ivory, with screw case, 1701-1800

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A51002 Pt2
type:
applicators
Spring forceps

Spring forceps

Spring forceps, steel, possibly for splinters, by Millikin, London, 1822-1875

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A51002 Pt3
type:
forceps, splinters