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Pair of Dental Forceps, by Collins

Inventory Number 34887


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34887

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Makers
Collins
Primary inscriptions
'Collins London'
Physical material
metal
Object type
Forceps
Dimensions
Height: 160mm Width: 27mm Depth: 35mm Weight: 146g
Inventory No
34887

Description

Metal pair of forceps with curved, ridged handles. Central screw holds forceps together. Forceps have a pincered end, bottom point is blunt and rounded whilst top point has a sharp edge. Manufactured by Collins of London.