Post mortem set

Post mortem set

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Post mortem set, cased, by Laundy, English, first half of 19th century

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Parts

Steel chisel

Steel chisel

Steel chisel

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623422 Pt1
type:
chisels
Four scalpels with wooden handle

Four scalpels with wooden handle

Four scalpels with wooden handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623422 Pt2
type:
scalpels
Spring forceps

Spring forceps

Spring forceps, by Strange, English

Materials:
steel and brass
Object Number:
A623422 Pt3
type:
forceps
Set of three chain hooks

Set of three chain hooks

Set of three chain hooks

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A623422 Pt4
type:
chain hooks
Instrument handle

Instrument handle

Instrument handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A623422 Pt5
type:
handles