Straight bone cutting forceps.

Object numberHC.I.15.4
TitleStraight bone cutting forceps.
Creator Edinburgh A. Young (Manufacturer)
DescriptionThese straight bone cutting forceps would have been in used in surgical procedures to cut through the bone. They might also have been used in post mortems to cut through the bones.
Markings: A. Young, Edinburgh
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameForceps, Bone (Straight)
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Forceps Length: 20.5 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 1.8 cm