Caustic applicator and scarifying knife

Made:: 1851-1900 in London

maker:: Coxeter

Caustic applicator and scarifying knife, steel and vulcanite
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Caustic applicator and scarifying knife, steel and vulcanite, by Coxeter of London, second half 19th century

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Category:: Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A620389

Materials:: steel, steel (silver plated) and vulcanite

Measurements:: length 158 mm
diameter 10 mm

type:: uterine caustic applicators

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Caustic applicator and scarifying knife

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