Surgical, forceps, craniotomy, Dr Murphy's

Object/Artifact

-

Worshipful Company of Cutlers, London

Name/Title

Surgical, forceps, craniotomy, Dr Murphy's

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.431

Description

Steel. Hinged forceps with ebony insert at ends of each handle to form grip. Jaws have backward curving spikes on inner faces which enter perforation or pits in opening jaws.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Surgical

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Date made

circa 1820

Time Period

19

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

On inner face of handle: B

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC431

Dimensions

Length

310 mm