Bone cutting forceps

Object numberHC.I.33.16
TitleBone cutting forceps
Creator 35 Worship Street Botchschan (Manufacturer)
DescriptionBone cutting forceps, for destructive operations, by Botschan, 35 Worship Street, Finsbury Park, London, N4.
Steel with leather handles. The use of stitched leather handles suggests that they are an early example, possibly eigthteenth century.
Production placeLondon
Production date 1850-05-30
Production periodEighteenth century, late, Nineteenth century, early
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Whole Length: 30.5 cm