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Actions	Guarded decapitation hook Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.33.10 TitleGuarded decapitation hook CreatorBOTSCHAN DescriptionWooden ebony handled forceps with guarded closed 'hook'. An old museum labels describes these obstetric forceps as a 'Guarded decapitation hook'. Presumably used in for destructive obstetric operations. The instrument makers mark is found on the inner of both handles 'BOTSCHAN' the address is given as Worship St. Production periodNineteeth Century Object nameHook, Guarded decapitation Object categoryINSTRUMENT Dimensions Length: 28.5 cm Width: 6.7 cm

Object numberHC.I.33.10

TitleGuarded decapitation hook

DescriptionWooden ebony handled forceps with guarded closed 'hook'. An old museum labels describes these obstetric forceps as a 'Guarded decapitation hook'. Presumably used in for destructive obstetric operations. The instrument makers mark is found on the inner of both handles 'BOTSCHAN' the address is given as Worship St.

Production periodNineteeth Century

Object nameHook, Guarded decapitation

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

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