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
Steel Spring Forceps
Three scalpels with ivory handles
Knife with Ivory Handle by Millikin, 1865-72
Post-mortem saw
- Materials:
- stainless steel , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and ivory
- Object Number:
- A647254 Pt5
- type:
- saw and post mortem set
Post-mortem chisel
Instrument case for post mortem set
- 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
