Medical instrument
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel, wood.
Measurements
22 mm (Width) x 14 mm (Depth); 183 mm (Length); 93 mm (Length); 16 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.18
Summary
A tapered blade with a pointed end and a black wooden handle. The inscription reads S. MAW & SONS. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
At the base of the blade: S.MAW & SONS