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Actions	Cranioclast Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.33.27 TitleCranioclast CreatorYoung DescriptionCranioclast used for the destruction of the foetus after death in pregnancy or delivery to avoid infection. Made by Young of Edinburgh, both handles are inscribed 'Young, Cutler to his Majesty, No.10 South Bridge, Edinburgh alongside a crown symbol and the letters W R on either side. The ebony handles have an old museum label taped on no. 86. Production placeEDINBURGH Production periodNineteeth Century Object nameCranioclast Object categoryINSTRUMENT

Object numberHC.I.33.27

TitleCranioclast

DescriptionCranioclast used for the destruction of the foetus after death in pregnancy or delivery to avoid infection. Made by Young of Edinburgh, both handles are inscribed 'Young, Cutler to his Majesty, No.10 South Bridge, Edinburgh alongside a crown symbol and the letters W R on either side. The ebony handles have an old museum label taped on no. 86.

Production placeEDINBURGH

Production periodNineteeth Century

Object nameCranioclast

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

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