Pocket surgical instrument set, Germany, 1851-1900

Made:
1851-1900 in Germany
maker:
H Windler, H.
Pocket instrument set, complete with leather case

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Pocket instrument set, complete with leather case
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Pocket instrument set, complete, in black leather case, by H. Windler, German, second half 19th century

Pocket instrument set, complete, in black leather case, by H. Windler, German. The set contains: scissors; scalpels (one of which is illustrated); needle holder; forceps; tongue depressor; and a catheter.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646718
Materials:
complete, leathe, leather, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and felt
Measurements:
overall: .26kg
case: 60 mm x 165 mm x 85 mm,
type:
surgical instrument set

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