Craniotomy forceps

Made:
1801-1900 in London
maker:
Weiss, John
Forceps, craniotomy probably Conquest's by Weiss, London

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Forceps, craniotomy probably Conquest's by Weiss, London
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Forceps, craniotomy probably Conquest's by Weiss, London, England, probably 19th century, steel and wood

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610038
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 320 mm
closed: width 76 mm
height 28 mm
type:
craniotomy forceps

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