Six ophthalmic scalpels

Object number@FKW
TitleSix ophthalmic scalpels
CreatorWeiss (agent), Maw & Sons
DescriptionSix ophthalmic scalpels of various blade shapes, makers and periods - three by Weiss and two by Maw, all late nineteenth century, with ivory handles. One by unknown maker, of stainless steel, probably early twentieth century.
Stored in a velvet-lined box marked Weiss & Son, 287 Oxford Street, London.
Production date c. 1893
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameOphthalmic instruments, Case of
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Box Height: 2.3 cm
Length: 16.2 cm
Width: 6.3 cm