Decapitating hook
- maker:
- Weiss, John
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Decapitating hook, three detachable blades, steel shaft, ebony handle, by Weiss of London, second half 19th century, in leather case
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A615370
- Materials:
- steel (chromium-plated), ebony, case, leather, case, brass, case, felt and case, silk
- type:
- decapitating hooks
