Scalpel
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
stainless steel
Measurements
11 mm (Width) x 3 mm (Depth); 167 mm (Length); 55 mm (Length); 11 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.7
Summary
Stainless steel medical scalpel with a curved handle and blade along the bottom edge. The inscription on the handle reads STAINLESS STEEL. Hand etched into the handle is HLVS on one side and on the reverse MTRY. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
On top of the handle: STAINLESS STEEL On top of the handle: HLVS On the underneath of the handle: MTRY