Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
circa 1900 - circa 1999
Materials
stainless steel
Measurements
61 mm (Width) x 7 mm (Depth); 130 mm (Length)
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514729
Summary
A pair of stainless steel mosquito artery forceps.
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in the former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration work.
Marks and inscriptions
Both handles: THACKRAY - STAINLESS STEEL LEEDS ENGLAND N.T.S.