Allis tissue forceps

Object number@FYQ
TitleAllis tissue forceps
CreatorYoung & Son (Manufacturer)
DescriptionGentle forceps to grasp tissue that is not necessarily being removed. Commonly used in intestinal and gastric surgery. All have interlocking handle mechanisms and tips only meet at the very end, with small interlocking serrations.
There are inscriptions on the inside and outside of the shaft. Inside the shaft above the bolt is the number "21" on both sides. On the outside of the shaft on the obverse is "Edinburgh" and on the reverse is "Young & Son".
Production placeEDINBURGH
Production date 1850 - 1914
Production periodLate nineteenth/early twentieth century
Object nameForceps, tissue
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel, plated, Metal
Dimensions
- Length: 16.00 cm
Width: 6.00 cm
Height: 0.50 cm