Post mortem set

Post mortem set

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Post mortem set, cased, by W. Lings, English, 19th century

Parts

Knife blades

Knife blades

Knife blades

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623421 Pt2
type:
knives
Steel chisel

Steel chisel

Steel chisel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623421 Pt3
type:
chisels
Double ended hook

Double ended hook

Double ended hook

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623421 Pt4
type:
hooks
Handle for knife

Handle for knife

Handle for knife, saw and chisel

Materials:
steel and ivory
Object Number:
A623421 Pt5
type:
handles
Three chain hooks

Three chain hooks

Three chain hooks

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623421 Pt6
type:
chain hooks
Scalpel with wooden handle

Scalpel with wooden handle

Scalpel with wooden handle, by Savigny and Co., English

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623421 Pt7
type:
scalpels
Three steel needles

Three steel needles

Three steel needles

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623421 Pt8
type:
needles