Scalpel
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel
Measurements
10 mm (Width) x 3 mm (Depth); 152 mm (Length); 42 mm (Length); 9 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.8
Summary
Stainless steel medical scalpel with a curved handle leading to a flattened end. The inscription on the bottom of the handle reads ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD ENGLAND. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
On the bottom of the handle: ALLEN & HANDBURYS LTD ENGLAND