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Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box

Description

Box is fitted with secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with metal clip. The scalpels are identical and four in number. Box is plated, possibly nickel.
The scalpels are forged from solid, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1920-1940

Identifier

2006/7.47

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Box: 17.8cm in length, 3.9cm in width, 1.6cm in depth.
Scalpels: 16.1cm in length, 1cm in width.

Materials

Metal

Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Box: 17.8cm in length, 3.9cm in width, 1.6cm in depth.
Scalpels: 16.1cm in length, 1cm in width.

Materials

Metal

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Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box

Collection

Citation

“Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box,” Heritage, accessed April 25, 2024, https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/488.