Obstetrical instrument set, England, 1851-1900

Made:
1851-1900 in England
maker:
M M P Fraser
Obstetrical instrument set  in leather bag comprising 3 sets of

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Obstetrical instrument set in leather bag comprising 3 sets of
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Obstetrical instrument set in leather bag comprising 3 sets of forceps, 2 perforators, 1 blunt hook, 1 crotchet, 1 combined hook and crotchet, 1 trocar, 1 pair bone cutters, in chamois leather bag, English, 2nd half of 19th century

This set consists of the following instruments in a chamois leather bag: 3 sets of forceps, 2 perforators, 1 blunt hook, 1 crotchet, 1 combined hook and crotchet, 1 trocar, and 1 pair of bone cutters

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75851
Materials:
bag, leather, chamois and instruments, steel
Measurements:
overall: 310 mm x 420 mm, 2.13kg
type:
compendium instrument

Parts

Robertson Obstetrical forceps

Robertson Obstetrical forceps

Robertson obstetrical forceps, steel, ebonite handles, by Wood of Manchester, second half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 68 mm x 159 mm x 85 mm, 0.412 kg
Materials:
steel and ebonite
Object Number:
A75851 Pt1
type:
obstetrical forceps
Obstetrical Forceps

Obstetrical Forceps

Forceps, obstetrical, Assihni, metal, gum elastic covering, possibly English, second half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 58 mm x 303 mm x 61 mm, 0.326 kg
Materials:
steel and gum elastic
Object Number:
A75851 Pt2
type:
obstetrical forceps
Holmes Forceps

Holmes Forceps

Holmes forceps (?), steel, ebonite handles, probably English, second half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 27 mm x 406 mm x 48 mm, 0.626 kg
Materials:
steel and ebonite
Object Number:
A75851 Pt3
type:
holmes
Two perforators

Two perforators

2 perforators, steel, one by Wood of Manchester, 2nd half of 19th century, Denman type

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A75851 Pt4
type:
obstetrical perforators
Blunt hook

Blunt hook

Blunt hook, steel, ebony handle, probably English, 2nd half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 24 mm x 370 mm x 61 mm, 0.258 kg
Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A75851 Pt5
type:
blunt hooks
Obstetrical crochet

Obstetrical crochet

Crotchet obstetrical, steel, wooden handle (split), probably English, 2nd half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 27 mm x 318 mm x 27 mm, 0.14 kg
Materials:
steel , wood and ebony
Object Number:
A75851 Pt6
type:
obstetrical crotchets
Combined blunt hook and crochet

Combined blunt hook and crochet

Combined blunt hook and crotchet, steel, ebonite central handle, by M.M.P. Fraser of Glasgow, second half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 14 mm x 250 mm x 59 mm, 0.148 kg
Materials:
steel and ebonite
Object Number:
A75851 Pt7
type:
blunt hooks
Trocar, steel and ebony

Trocar, steel and ebony

Trocar, steel and ebony, probably English, 2nd half of 19th century

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 127 mm x 20 mm, 0.024 kg
Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A75851 Pt8
type:
trocars
Pair of bone-cutting scissors

Pair of bone-cutting scissors

Pair of bone cutting scissors, steel, by Ferguson of London, 1822-1869

Measurements:
overall: 11 mm x 261 mm x 62 mm, 0.328 kg
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A75851 Pt9
type:
bone cutting scissors
Leather roll for obstetrical instrument set

Leather roll for obstetrical instrument set

Leather roll/wrapping bag for obstetrical instrument set, English, 2nd half of 19th century

Materials:
leather
Object Number:
A75851 Pt10
type:
instrument roll