Set of instruments
Object number@KVI
TitleSet of instruments
CreatorMed Supply (Manufacturer), Shef. Medical Supplies (Manufacturer), Med Supply Lon., Thackray (Manufacturer)
DescriptionSet of srugical equipment in a leather case.
6 x forceps- a variety of different shaped forceps, 3 are tweezers like forceps, for small tissue samples. The remaining three are larger ended forceps. 1 forcep has Med. supply, Sheffield, Stainless Steel writtern on it. Another has chrome stamped on it. 1 x medical supply, stainless, stamped on it. 1 x Medical Supply London, Stainless Steel. 1x THACKRAY LEEDS 1 x has no markings.
2 x surgical scissors- a variety of different sized surgical scissors. Markings- 1 x Medical Supply, Stainless Steel. 1 xMed. Supply Sheffield, Stainless Steel.
3x needles. Two small curved needles and one large silver needle, which has a blunt end, unsure what this would be used for.
1x retracting scalpal this scalpal has two ends, the blades retract back into the handle when you push the dial on the side of the handle. It is stamped with chrome.
1 x Gall stone scoop. This scoop is double ended, one end has a circular scoop, the other an oval scoop, both can be used in a gall stone operation to removed the stones. No markings.
Production periodTwentieth century, late
Object nameInstruments
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialLeather, Metal, Cloth, stainless steel, Silver, Chrome plate, Steel
Dimensions
- Case Length: 17.00 cm
Width: 11.00 cm
Height: 2.50 cm
Average forceps Length: 13.00 cm
Width: 5.40 cm
Average Scissors Length: 4.60 cm
Width: 13.20 cm
Needle Length: 15.20 cm
Scalpal Length: 12.40 cm
Width: 0.90 cm