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Title

T-shaped Detaching Handle

Description

Single steel T-shaped detaching handle.
Transverse portion consists of two steel arms, each individually shaped to be used as:
a) A pointed elevator, and
b) A square-ended elevator.

The central receiving portion is 1.0cm in diameter and accepts the square ended trephines and the perforator. Has a steel activating clip button on the shaft.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.12

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Transverse arms: 16.7cm
Receiving central section: 6cm

Materials

Steel

T-shaped Detaching Handle

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Transverse arms: 16.7cm
Receiving central section: 6cm

Materials

Steel

Files

 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle

Collection

Citation

“T-shaped Detaching Handle,” Heritage, accessed April 19, 2024, https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/569.