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Brass Bloodletting Scarificator

Inventory Number 61757

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.61757

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
COXETER/ 23. GRAFTON. ST. EAST/ LONDON
Physical material
copper alloy
Iron
Dimensions
Height: 63mm Width: 47mm Depth: 51mm Weight: 273g
Inventory No
61757

Description

An octagonal shaped copper alloy scarifacator used for blood letting. When the handle on top is pulled it reveals 12 blades.

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