Scalpel
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel
Measurements
10 mm (Width) x 3 mm (Depth); 165 mm (Length); 53 mm (Length); 12 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.9
Summary
Stainless steel medical scalpel with a curved handle leading to a flattened end. The inscription on the top of the handle reads STAINLESS STEEL, with MTRY hand etched on the same side. On the reverse of the handle SMH has been hand etched. 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: MTRY On the bottom of the handle: SMH