Surgical scalpel and bistoury, folding

Object/Artifact

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Worshipful Company of Cutlers, London

Name/Title

Surgical scalpel and bistoury, folding

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.457

Description

Folding into a penknife (pocket) knife-like back with tortoiseshell scales. Each has a spring-clip to fasten firmly into position.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Surgical

Made/Created

Artist

Millikin & Down

Date made

circa 1885

Time Period

19

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

On each blade: MILLIKIN / AND DOWN in a circle with BORO in the centre

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC457

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 194mm overall with both blades open