Tissue, forceps for surgery, Allis

Object number@LJV
TitleTissue, forceps for surgery, Allis
CreatorAllen & Hanbury's Ltd. (Manufacturer)
DescriptionAllis tissue forceps. Tissue forceps are forceps without teeth or with one or more small teeth at the end of each blade, designed for handling tissues with minimal trauma during surgery. One tip has 4 small teeth the other has 3 small teeth. The jaw of the forceps have a slight sideways curve to them. The ratchet (locking mechanism) has 4 settings.
'Allen & Hanbury's LTD England, S.S' - is engraved on them, alongside the number 11.
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameForceps, tissue
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Materialstainless steel
Dimensions
- Forceps Length: 17.60 cm
Width: 8.00 cm
Height: 1.00 cm