Post mortem set, cased, by Laundy, London, England, 1783-1844
This set is in a wooden case and consists of 8 instruments for performing post mortems. The instruments are: a blow pipe; a pair of spring forceps; three scalpels; a knife; a saw; and a chisel. Many of the instruments have ivory handles and Laundy, in England, manufactured most of them. W. Smith produced the scalpels and Millikin manufactured the knife, both in England.
Details
- Category:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A647254
- Materials:
- case, brass, case, wood and case, velvet, lined
Parts
Three scalpels with ivory handles
Three scalpels with ivory handles, by William Smith, London, English, 1803-1847
- Measurements:
-
overall: 154 mm x 10 mm, .025kg
- Materials:
- steel (metal) and ivory
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt3
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Knife with Ivory Handle by Millikin, 1865-72
Knife with ivory handle, by John Millikin, Southwark Street, London, England, 1865-1872.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 5 mm x 160 mm x 12 mm, .01kg
- Materials:
- steel (metal) and ivory
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt4
- type:
- knife
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Post-mortem saw
Post mortem saw with detachable blade and ivory handle, by Laundy of London, England, 1801-1849.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 20 mm x 338 mm x 52 mm, .205kg
- Materials:
- stainless steel , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and ivory
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt5
- type:
- saw and post mortem set
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Post-mortem chisel
Post mortem chisel which fits into handle of saw, by Laundy of London, England, 1801-1850
- Measurements:
-
overall: 15 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm, .03kg
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt6
- type:
- chisel
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Instrument case for post mortem set
Wooden mahogany case for post mortem set, by Laundy, London, England, 1783-1844.
- Measurements:
-
overall: .185kg
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , mahogany (wood) , velvet and silver (metal)
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt7
- type:
- case - container , post mortem set , blowpipe , chisel , knife , saw and scalpel
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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