Microtome blades in leather box

Object numberHC.RA.1.2
TitleMicrotome blades in leather box
CreatorSartorious Werke (agent)
DescriptionTwo steel microtome blades, housed in a velvet-lined leather box.
Both the knives are engraved with 'Sartorius Göttingen' and 'Made in Germany'. On top of the box is a small plate that also reads 'Sartorius-Werke, made in Germany, Göttingen'. They date from the late nineteenth century.
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameMicrotome knife
Object categoryMedical Equipment
Dimensions
- Box Height: 5 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Knives Length: 10.2 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Blades Width: 3.5 cm