Pair of Chassagny-type obstetrical forceps

Made:
1851-1900 in Paris
maker:
Mathieu

Forceps, obstetrical, Chassagny, axis traction, steel, nickel-plated, and leather, by Mathieu of Paris, 2nd half 19th century

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615830
Materials:
steel (nickel-plated) and leather
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 413 mm x 176 mm, .58 kg
type:
obstetrical forceps
credit:
Boulouge, M.