Category: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Estimated Date: 1840
Name: Forceps, Smellies
Description: 11” with gentle curve, steel. The handles are covered with hand stitched leather as is the rest of the instrument. The leather is a soft tan, on one blade there is a word written which cannot be deciphered and $ 5.50. Part of the leather is separating to reveal a wooden handle underneath.This is from Dr. Porter’s medical bag
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