Foreign body forceps/bullet extractor?

Object number@LXK
TitleForeign body forceps/bullet extractor?
CreatorCharriere (Manufacturer)
DescriptionForeign body forceps made of ivory and metal from the nineteenth century, used to remove foreign bodies, perhaps, bullets, from flesh. Made by Joseph F. B. Charriere in Paris.
Production placeParis, France
Production date c.C 1800-01-01
Production periodNineteenth century
Object nameForeign body forceps/bullet extractor?
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Whole Length: 14.3 cm
Width: 1.4 cm