Rectal(?) speculum, metal, nickel plated, with woo

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Rectal(?) speculum, metal, nickel plated, with wooden plug

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Rectal(?) speculum, metal, nickel plated, with wooden plug
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Rectal(?) speculum, metal, nickel plated, with wooden plug, possibly French, 19th century

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646709
Materials:
metal, nickel plated and plug, wood
Measurements:
length 136 mm
diameter 33 mm
plug: length 177 mm
plug: diameter 29 mm
type:
rectal specula

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