Cyst Forceps

Date
Circa 1930s
Description
NELATON'S-Type cyst forceps (See 'Surgical Instruments Appliances and Hospital Equipment, A Reference List by Allen and Hanburys LTD, London', c.1937. pg.429) inscribed: "J.Gray & Son". Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Forceps are long, 10 inch, and slender with a screw joint and ratchet securing the handles. The blades are tipped with spiked circular clamps and the handles have circular grips. Rust is apparent along the length of the instrument, but more prevalent on the ratchet, grips and tip.
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Object detail

Medium
Stainless steel
Measurements
26.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm
Accession Number
A2003_99_187
Object Type
Medical History Museum Category

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