Scalpel
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel
Measurements
11 mm (Width) x 3 mm (Depth); 155 mm (Length); 40 mm (Length); 6 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.6
Summary
Stainless steel medical scalpel with a curved edge handle joined to a small curved blade. The inscription on top of the handle reads ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD LONDON. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
On top of the handle: ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD LONDON