Cautery Iron

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Object numberHC.I.16.1
TitleCautery Iron
DescriptionCautery iron with ebony handle, brass fitting, steel shaft and hatchet-shaped head with unidentified coating, possibly from the 18th century. Part of a range of eight cauterising instruments HC.I.16.1
Production date estimate 1700
Production period18th century
Object nameCautery iron
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialWood, ebony, Steel
Dimensions
- Handle Length: 9.7 cm
Shaft Length: 18.2 cm
Head Width: 4.3 cm