Post Mortem Set

Post Mortem Set

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Post mortem set, cased, by S. Maw and Son, English, 1860-1870

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A623426
Materials:
case, wood and case, brass
Measurements:
case: length 308 mm
case: width 119 mm
case: height 50 mm
type:
post mortem sets

Parts

Tripod Head Rest for Post Mortem Set

Tripod Head Rest for Post Mortem Set

Tripod head rest

Measurements:
folded: length 195 mm
folded: width 31 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623426 Pt1
type:
head rests
Scalpels for Post Mortem Set

Scalpels for Post Mortem Set

Scalpels with wooden handles

Measurements:
length 158 mm
width 13 mm
Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623426 Pt2
type:
scalpels
Cartilage Knife for Post Mortem Set

Cartilage Knife for Post Mortem Set

Cartilage knife with wooden scale tang handle

Measurements:
length 171 mm
width 18 mm
Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623426 Pt3
type:
cartilage knives
Chisel for Post Mortem Set

Chisel for Post Mortem Set

Chisel with wooden scale tang handle

Measurements:
length 205 mm
width 18 mm
Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623426 Pt4
type:
chisels
Brain Knife Post Mortem Set

Brain Knife Post Mortem Set

Brain knife

Object Number:
A623426 Pt5
type:
brain knives