47 - Surgical or Medical Instruments - Forceps - Medical History Museum Guide to Records

Series 47 - Surgical or Medical Instruments - Forceps

Inventory Listing

MHM01647	Forceps: artery forceps with curved jaw, serrated points Stamped in, "C. WRIGHT & Co/108/NEW BOND ST."
	Brief Description Artery forceps with curved jaw finishing in serrated points, closing to form triangular gap in head. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Creator Not known Date range c. 1920 Quantity 1 item (1.8 x 18.5 x 3.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01647 Series 47
MHM01648	Forceps: bone forceps with circular jaw, straight blades Stamped in, "Mayer &/Meltzer" and "2".
	Brief Description Bone forceps with circular jaw, straight blades, and long, grip-moulded handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 93, no. 400. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (3.5 x 25.4 x 3.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01648 Series 47
MHM01649	Forceps: bone forceps with blades angled to right Stamped in, "MAYER & MELTZER/LONDON & MELBOURNE".
	Brief Description Bone forceps, with blades angled to the right, and grip-moulded handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 93, no. 408. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (2.1 x 20.5 x 5.1 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01649 Series 47
MHM01650	Forceps: bone forceps with blades angled to left Stamped in, "MAYER & MELTZER/LONDON & MELBOURNE".
	Brief Description Bone forceps with blades angled to the left, and grip-moulded handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (2.0 x 21.0 x 4.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01650 Series 47
MHM01651	Forceps: bone forceps with blades angled upwards Stamped in, "MAYER &/MELTZER".
	Brief Description Bone forceps with blades angled upwards, plus grip-moulded handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (2.3 x 23.0 x 3.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01651 Series 47
MHM02228	Forceps: Spencer Wells' artery forceps Stamped in, "MADE IN ENGLAND/STAINLESS".
	Brief Description Spencer Wells' artery forceps, 5" long in stainless steel. History of Object Came in plain metal tin with label, "A.P. Needles". Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 28, no. 28/1. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (0.5 x 13.2 x 5.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02228 Series 47
MHM02378	Forceps with narrow aperture
	Brief Description Forceps with narrow aperture altered by sliding ring. Loop along stem and at handle. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (4.5 x 27.75 x 1.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02378 Series 47
MHM02589	Forceps: Jordan Lloyd's vulsellum forceps Stamped in, "MAYER & MELTZER LONDON"
	Brief Description Jordan Lloyd's vulsellum forceps, scissor-action with two three-prong curved blades. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 994, no. 994/6. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (3.7 x 27.5 x 6.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02589 Series 47
MHM02590	Clamp: Braithwaite's angled-on-flat broad ligament clamp Stamped in, "MAYER & MELTZER/LONDON".
	Brief Description Braithwaite's angled-on-flat broad ligament clamp or forceps (for hysterectomy etc.) History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1052, no. 1052/3. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (3.9 x 25.0 x 7.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02590 Series 47
MHM02591	Forceps: possibly for operations of the kidney Stamped in, "MEDICAL. SUPPLY. DEPOT".
	Brief Description Forceps, possibly for operations of the kidney. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 659. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (2.8 x 24.0 x 8.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02591 Series 47
MHM03459	Forceps: Faraboeuf's lion forceps with variable joint Stamped into metal, "MAYER & MELTZER/LONDON".
	Brief Description Faraboeuf's lion forceps with variable joint. History of Object From registration number 3455. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Materials and Finishes Steel (nickel plated?). References Catalogue: "Surgical Instruments: A Reference List", Allen & Hanburys [year?]: p. 88. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (length: 25.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03459 Series 47
MHM03461	Forceps: Nelaton's cyst forceps Stapmed on metal, "MAYER &/MELTZER".
	Brief Description Nelaton's cyst forceps with serrated end, pin and hole grip. History of Object From registration number 3455. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Materials and Finishes Steel (nickel plated). References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", p. 297. Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (length: 22.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03461 Series 47
MHM03465	Forceps: bone forceps Stamped into handle, "SALT".
	Brief Description Ring-shaped forceps, 60 degree bend. History of Object From registration number 3455. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Materials and Finishes Steel. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", p. 35. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (length: 22.3 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03465 Series 47
MHM03466	Forceps: Luer's gouge forceps
	Brief Description Luer's gouge forceps. History of Object From registration number 3455. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Materials and Finishes Steel. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", p. 91. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (length: 16.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03466 Series 47
MHM03470	Forceps Stamped into metal, "MAYER & MELTZER".
	Brief Description Bent forceps with pierced ends. History of Object From registration number 3455. See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Materials and Finishes Steel (nickel plated). References See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location). Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (length: 22.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03470 Series 47
MHM03529	Pocket kit: forceps pocket kit in case Inside flap of case, "S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON LONDON/TRADE MARK". Includes logo.
	Brief Description Pocket kit of forceps and other grasping instruments in folding leather case. Instruments as follows: Spencer Well's torsion forceps; needle-holding forceps; drainage tube clip; two pairs standard forceps; spring forceps; scissors; catheter; two hypodermic needles. History of Object Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara. Materials and Finishes Leather, steel (nickel-plated), silver and velvet. References Creator Macnamara, Dame Jean Quantity 1 item ([not stated]) Inventory Identifier MHM03529 Series 47
MHM03556	Forceps: single-pointed vulsellum forceps On handles, "D.H.A.", "GERMANY", "STAINLESS" and logo incorporating "$" surmounted by crown.
	Brief Description Single-pointed vulsellum forceps with rack. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item (25.0 x 8.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03556 Series 47
MHM03592	Forceps (5 pairs) On arm, symbol of an eagle's head over an "M" and "Made in Germany"; on other arm, "CHROME-PLATE".
	Brief Description Five pairs of forceps, similar to Merce's forceps but more pronounced curvature. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Steel (chrome-plated). References Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 5 items ([all] [length] 19.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03592 Series 47
MHM03596	Forceps: Mayor Ochsner's artery forceps Stamped into arms, "Stainless" and "MEDICON/GERMANY".
	Brief Description Artery forceps, Mayor Ochener's. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Steel. References Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury, Ltd. 1946. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment", p. 73. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item (18.0 x 8.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03596 Series 47
MHM03599	Forceps: curved gouge forceps Stamped on side of handle, "W&W". Stamped inside both handles, "31".
	Brief Description Gouge forceps, curved on flat, with sprung handle. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Steel (chrome-plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item ([length] 24.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03599 Series 47
MHM03600	Forceps: sponge-holding forceps Stamped into handles, "Stainless" and largely obliterated maker's mark.
	Brief Description Sponge-holding forceps with serrated, fenestrated jaws. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 488-489. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item ([length] 25.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03600 Series 47
MHM03601	Forceps: sponge-holding forceps Stamped on shaft, "Stainless" and "Willen Bros. LONDON".
	Brief Description Sponge-holding forceps with serrated, fenestrated jaws. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 488-489. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item ([length] 24.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03601 Series 47
MHM03630	Forceps: gouge forceps On handle, "MADE FOR CARL ZOÒLLER BRISBANE".
	Brief Description Gouge forces, similar to Hoffman's. Spring missing. History of Object Owned by Dr. Michael Lolagis. Materials and Finishes Steel. References Creator Lolagis, Dr. Michael Quantity 1 item ([length] 17.6 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03630 Series 47
MHM03659	Forceps: tongue-and-prong type forceps Stamped into metal, "Mayer & Meltzer".
	Brief Description Tongue-and-prong type forceps, consisting of slightly convex "tongue" opposing double prong. History of Object Materials and Finishes Steel (nickel-plated?). References Creator Lolagis, Dr. Michael Quantity 1 item ([not stated]) Inventory Identifier MHM03659 Series 47
MHM03701	Forceps: fixation forceps belonging to Dr. Michael Lolagis, c.1950s "Matthews" and "12".
	Brief Description Fixation forceps, with two sets of multiple teeth; plain spring. The forceps are nickel-plated. History of Object The forceps were originally owned by Dr. Michael Lolagis, who later donated them to the Medical History Museum. Materials and Finishes Metal. References Catalogue: Allen & Hanbury's, 1938: "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment", London. Creator Lolagis, Dr. Michael Date range 1940? - 1959? Quantity 1 item (14.7 x 3.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03701 Series 47
MHM04271	Forceps: plated metal forceps with curved head "X".
	Brief Description Plated metal artery forceps with looped handles, long stem and curved grip. History of Object These forceps were donated by S.I.M. Australia to the Museum in July 1997. S.I.M. received the forceps as part of a doctor's bag with instruments which they could not use as medical equipment. Materials and Finishes Plated metal. References Creator S.I.M. Australia Date range c. 1930 - c. 1960 Quantity 1 item (23.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM04271 Series 47

Published by the Centre for the Study of Health and Society, December 2004
Listed by Ann Brothers, Kate Naughton and Louise Murray
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