Set of catheters used by Robert Liston.


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Object numberHC.I.2.29
TitleSet of catheters used by Robert Liston.
DescriptionRobert Liston was apparently the original owners of this set of catheters. A note attached to the top of the lid and another on the inside lid layout the various owners including Robert Liston and John Hughes Bennett. The case was eventually used in Sydney Australia before being gifted to the college. Presumably the metal case is not the original. The catheters number 14 in total, some have size numbers inscribed but there are no makers mark.
Production date 1820 - 1900
Production periodNineteeth Century
Object nameCatheters, Set of, used by Robert Liston.
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- case Length: 38.00 cm
Width: 15.00 cm
Depth: 3.50 cm