Smellie-type obstetrical forceps

Made:
1740-1760 in England
Forceps, obstetrical, Smellie, steel, wood and leather

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Forceps, obstetrical, Smellie, steel, wood and leather
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Forceps, obstetrical, Smellie, steel, wood and leather, circa 1750

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500207
Materials:
steel, wood, leather and complete
Measurements:
overall (open): 37 x 280 x 60 mm
weight: 2.991kg
weight: 6.59406lbs
type:
obstetrical forceps and forceps
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust