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A set of general operating knives in a metal case, measuring 17.7 x 5.5 x 2 cm. The case is fitted with a nickel-plated movable knife rack, which engages the shanks of the knife blades. A spring clasp on top locks the knives to the rack. The set includes: 1) curved bistoury with sharp point, 2) curved bistoury with blunt point, 3) small scalpel with center point, 4) two convex scalpels in different sizes, and 5) cartilage knife. The case is housed in a brown leather chamois-lined pouch with coin purse-type closure. The set is in fair condition, with some points broken off the instruments.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 52
ca. 1930
Digital photograph of a surgical kit in a metal case. The case and its leather pouch have been placed on a gray counter, and the instruments have been arranged on the counter to the right. A ruler has been placed in the foreground for size comparison.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 52
ca. 1930
Digital photograph of a surgical kit in a metal case. The case and its leather pouch have been placed on a gray counter, and the instruments have been arranged on the counter to the right. A ruler has been placed in the foreground for size comparison.