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Surgical Forceps, by Young, Oxford, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 38786


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.38786

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Makers
Young
Provenance
Donated by Radcliffe Infirmary
Physical material
Steel
Dimensions
Height: 165mm Width: 52mm Depth: 4mm Weight: 32g
Inventory No
38786

Description

Steel surgical forceps with a joint hinge. One arm of the forceps terminates in a three curved prongs and the other terminates in two curved prongs.