A pocket surgical kit in a folding leather case, measuring 15 x 7.5 x 3 cm. The trifold case is lined in silk and velvet and has a metal clasp. The set contains: 1) grooved director with probe point, 2) folding thumb lancet with shell handle, made by F. Liese, 3) silver trocar with cannula, no handle, 4) steel, silver-capped trocar with cannula, wooden handle, 5) folding gum lance with shell handle, 6) needle holder/artery forceps, 7) two folding tenacula with shell handles, one made by Evans & Co., London, 8) two folding bistouries with shell handles, both curved and probe-pointed, one made by F. Liese, and 9) folding bistoury with shell handle, straight and sharp-pointed. The kit was donated by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lovelady in May 1957. The case is in very poor condition, but the instruments are in fair condition with some rusting.
Digital photograph of a surgical kit in a folding leather case, set on a gray counter. The red fabric-lined case is being held open to reveal the contents. A small connector piece can also be seen set on the counter to the right of the case.
ca. 1850
Medical Museum Collection, Box 36