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Actions	Lithotrites Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.2.16 TitleLithotrites CreatorGardner Ed. (agent)‎ DescriptionLithotrites. 4 components of the Lithotrite in a black covered case. Instruments were used in early minimally invasive surgery to crush bladder stones and let them pass naturally. Formerly the property of John Bishop the last private assistant to Lord Lister when in Edinburgh. The lid of the case has a plaque reading 'John Bishop'. Each section of the instrument is inscribed 'John Bishop' and was made by Gardner, Edinburgh. The case is damaged and now in two parts. One of the Lithotrites from this case is on display in the Body Voyager Gallery. Production date 1840 - 1920 Production periodNineteeth Century Object nameLithotrites Object categoryINSTRUMENT MaterialSteel Dimensions Case Length: 43 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 3 cm

Object numberHC.I.2.16

TitleLithotrites

CreatorGardner Ed. (agent)‎

DescriptionLithotrites. 4 components of the Lithotrite in a black covered case. Instruments were used in early minimally invasive surgery to crush bladder stones and let them pass naturally. Formerly the property of John Bishop the last private assistant to Lord Lister when in Edinburgh. The lid of the case has a plaque reading 'John Bishop'. Each section of the instrument is inscribed 'John Bishop' and was made by Gardner, Edinburgh. The case is damaged and now in two parts. One of the Lithotrites from this case is on display in the Body Voyager Gallery.

Production date 1840 - 1920

Production periodNineteeth Century

Object nameLithotrites

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

MaterialSteel

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