Set of six cataract knives

Set of six cataract knives, one of which is all steel, others having ivory handles, in wooden case, leather backed, by John Weiss and Son, 287 Oxford Street, London, England, 1880-1920.

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A230098
Materials:
steel, ivory, case, wood, case, leather, case, metal and case, felt
Measurements:
length 134 mm
width 4 mm
height 6 mm
case: length 161 mm
case: width 64 mm
case: height 24 mm
type:
cataract knives

Parts

Set of six cataract knives, one of which is all steel, others having ivory handles, by John Weiss and Son, 287 Oxford Street, London, England, 1880-1920.

Set of six cataract knives

Set of six cataract knives, one of which is all steel, others having ivory handles, by John Weiss and Son, 287 Oxford Street, London, England, 1880-1920.

Measurements:
length 134 mm
width 4 mm
height 6 mm
case: length 161 mm
case: width 64 mm
case: height 24 mm
Materials:
steel , ivory , case, wood , case, leather , case, metal and case, felt
Object Number:
A230098/1
type:
cataract knives
Black leather backed wooden case

Black leather backed wooden case

Black leather backed wooden case, empty, red velvet lined, for set of six catarct knives, by John Weiss and Son, 287 Oxford Street, London, England, 1880-1920.

Materials:
felt , leather , metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
A230098/2
type:
cataract knives
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