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Title
Wooden case of breast knives
Description
Set of three "4 inch" breast scalpels in a mahogany case. Case is fitted with a secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with two metal clips. A small (5.1cm x 0.3cm) brass strip, embossed with "DOWN BROs MAKERS LONDON" is inlaid into the surface of the lower portion of the case, midway between the hinges.
The scalpels are identical, and forged from solid nickel steel.
The scalpels are identical, and forged from solid nickel steel.
Date
c. 1880-1910
Identifier
2006/7.48
Publisher
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
Case: 22.3 x 4.8 x 3.6 cm
Scalpels: 20.2 x 1.3 cm
Scalpels: 20.2 x 1.3 cm
Materials
Wood and nickel steel.