Post mortem set

Post mortem set

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Post mortem set, cased, by Savigny and Co., English, 1810-1850

Parts

Spring forceps

Spring forceps

Spring forceps

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A647252 Pt1
type:
forceps
Three scalpels with wooden handles

Three scalpels with wooden handles

Three scalpels with wooden handles

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A647252 Pt3
type:
scalpels
Knife with wooden handle

Knife with wooden handle

Knife with wooden handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A647252 Pt4
type:
knives
Scissors, by Wood

Scissors, by Wood

Scissors, by Wood, English

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A647252 Pt5
type:
scissors
Blade for post mortem saw

Blade for post mortem saw

Blade for post mortem saw, to fit handle of cartilage knife

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A647252 Pt6
type:
post mortem saws
Cartilage knife with detachable handle

Cartilage knife with detachable handle

Cartilage knife with detachable handle

Materials:
steel and wood
Object Number:
A647252 Pt7
type:
cartilage knives
Triple chain hook

Triple chain hook

Triple chain hook, by Blackwell, London, 1817-1843

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A647252 Pt8
type:
chain hooks
Five large needles

Five large needles

Five large needles

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A647252 Pt9
type:
needles
Suture wound around piece of card

Suture wound around piece of card

Suture wound around piece of card

Materials:
paper and unidentified
Object Number:
A647252 Pt10
type:
sutures