Combined rectal speculum and dilator

Made:
1870-1900 in London
maker:
Weiss, John

Combined rectal speculum and dilator, with ebony handle, made by Weiss, London, 1870-1900

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Object Number:
1983-1466/66
Materials:
steel and handle, ebony
Measurements:
blades: length 110 mm
handle and stem: length 182 mm
type:
rectal speculums
credit:
University College Hospital

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