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History of Science Museum

Trepanning Drill with Hardwood Handle

Inventory Number 54362


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54362

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Physical material
metal
Wood
Object type
Trepanning equipment
Dimensions
Height: 135mm Width: 94mm Depth: 35mm Weight: 126g
Inventory No
54362

Description

Trepanning Drill with metal drill bit and hardwood handle.

Drill is long thin length of metal with circular attachment at end. Circular end has serrated edge for cutting with a sharp point in its centre. Handle is rounded in order to fir the hand of the user.