Trephination set

Made:: 1820-1830 in England

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Trephination set, with ivory handles in mahogany lockable case, stamped 'GR' with crown, by Weiss London, England, 1820-1830

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Category:: Surgery

Object Number:: A700146

Materials:: Mahogany, Brass, velvet, steel and ivory

type:: trephination set

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Trephination set

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