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Lithotomy Forceps, by Weiss, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 41784

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.41784

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Makers
Weiss
Primary inscriptions
'Weiss London'
Physical material
Steel
Object type
Forceps
Dimensions
Height: 260mm Width: 54mm Depth: 15mm Weight: 115g
Inventory No
41784

Description

Steel lithotomy forceps manufactured by Weiss. Forceps have cross-acting shanks, secured in the middle by a screw. Forceps have scissor-like finger grips at one end, other hand features two flattened oval shapes with indents across surface and ridged edges.

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