Spencer Wells ovariotomy trocar and cannula

Made:
1880-1920
Spencer Wells ovariotomy trocar and cannula, with syphon

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Spencer Wells ovariotomy trocar and cannula, with syphon
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Spencer Wells ovariotomy trocar and cannula, with syphon, steel and white metal, European, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622855
Materials:
steel and white metal
Measurements:
length 236 mm
clamp: width 32 mm
diameter 16 mm
type:
ovariotomy trocars
credit:
Durham, A.E.

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