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Dissecting Bougie and Dilating Sound, English, c. 1800

Inventory Number 41410


Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
14
Physical material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 323mm Width: 24mm Depth: 9mm Weight: 88g
Inventory No
41410

Description

Pewter Bougie and dilating sound. c. 1800. Marked with size 14 according to the English catheter gauge. Straight rod with shaped tapered handle to one end.