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Scarificator, Third Quarter 19th Century

Inventory Number 62850

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.62850

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
'8' punched in side.
Physical material
Steel
Object type
Scarificator
Dimensions
Height: 48mm Width: 35mm Depth: 30mm Weight: 208g
Inventory No
62850

Description

Steel scarificator with two rows of six opposing blades. Blades extend from base by pulling lever which extends from top of device. Tension of blades is controlled by two screw thread controls on top and side of device.

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