Cranioclast

Object numberHC.I.33.26
TitleCranioclast
Creator 35 Worship Street Botchschan
DescriptionCraincolast, steel instrument with ebony handles, used to crush and then extract the skill of a foetus which was obstructing the birth canal.
On the inside of the left handle there is the manufactures inscription 'Botschan, London' and on the right handle is the stamp, 'Dr Davis Crantatomy forceps'.
Production placeLondon
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameCranioclast
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel, Wood, ebony
Dimensions
- Length: 33 cm