Bone cutting forceps.

Object numberHC.I.15.1
TitleBone cutting forceps.
Creator David James Simpson (Manufacturer)
DescriptionBone forceps by Simpson, Edinburgh, designed by Robert Liston.
This is said to be the instrument which James Syme lent to Baron Guillaume Dupuytren - the surgeon who treated Napoleon Bonaparte's hemorrhoids - on his first visit to Paris in 1822.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameForceps, Bone
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Forceps Length: 32 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 1.5 cm