Four cataract knives of steel and ivory
Four cataract knives, steel and ivory, by a Paris maker, probably Grangeret, late 19th century
Ophthalmic instrument set with leather case, for cataract, comprising four knives, two needles, spoon, and hook, one pair forceps and one spring-action lancet, by Grangeret of Paris, late 19th century
Details
- Category:
- Ophthalmology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A617505
- Materials:
- case, leather, case, metal and case, silk
- credit:
- Lorean, C.
Parts
Two cataract needles of steel ivory and wood
Two cataract needles, steel, ivory and wood, probably French, late 19th century
Spoon and hook for cataract operations
Spoon and hook, for cataract, metal, plated
Ophthalmic forceps
Ophthalmic forceps, metal, plated, 1880-1920
- Measurements:
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overall: 7 mm x 7 mm x 55 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (plated)
- Object Number:
- A617505 Pt4
- type:
- ophthalmic forceps
Spring-action lancet
Spring-action lancet, possibly for ophthalmic use, steel, nickel-plated, by Grangeret of Paris, 1870-1970
Leather case for ophthalmic instrument set by Grangeret of Paris
Leather case for ophthalmic instrument set, for cataracts, by Grangeret of Paris, late 19th century
- Materials:
- case, leather , case, metal and case, silk
- Object Number:
- A617505 Pt6
- type:
- instrument cases
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
