Scalpel
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel
Measurements
11 mm (Width) x 3 mm (Depth); 151 mm (Length); 40 mm (Length); 8 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.5
Summary
Stainless steel medical scalpel with a curved handle. The top edge of the handle straightens out to become the blade which curves under to join the bottom edge of the handle. The inscription on the top of handle reads BAILEY H M. GOVT. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
On top of the handle: BAILEY H M. GOVT.