Operation set by Weiss, c. 1830
- maker:
- Weiss, John
Operation set comprising 48 surgical instruments in a case, made by Weiss, London, c.1836, owned by Mr Raymond Russell. The case is inscribed 'Razor maker to his Majesty'. Some instruments have a crown and "G. R" in addition to Weiss's name. Some scalpels and bistouries signed "Simpson."
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A500457
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), silk velvet and steel (metal)
- type:
- surgical instrument
- credit:
- Mr. Raymond Russell
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