Assalini-type obstetrical forceps, London, England, 1851-1900

Made:: 1851-1900 in London

maker:: Pratt, J F

Forceps, obstetrical, Assalini, steel, by I

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Forceps, obstetrical, Assalini, steel, by I. Pratt, British, 2nd half 19th century

This type of forceps was invented by Italian surgeon Paolo Assalini (1759-1840) in 1811. They are made from nickel-plated steel. Obstetrical forceps gripped a baby’s head during difficult childbirths. Assalini’s design was immediately popular and was manufactured until the 1930s.

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Category:: Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A615821

Materials:: steel (nickel-plated)

type:: obstetrical forceps

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