53 - Surgical and Medical Specialties - Obstetrics - Medical History Museum Guide to Records

Series 53 - Surgical and Medical Specialties - Obstetrics

Inventory Listing

MHM01690	Perforator, obstetric, for foetus destruction Stamped in, "ODELGA" and "5".	Image >>
	Brief Description Obstetric perforator for foetal destruction, with unusual right-angle head, spring adjustment, and blade covers. History of Object Not from Fetherston Collection, although now stored in box with other Fetherston objects. Materials and Finishes Metal. References Interview: Russell, K.F. (Prof.), 1986 03 30. Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 733-4. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (6.0 x 17.5 x 8.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01690 Series 53
MHM01694	Forceps: Denman's obstetric forceps by Maw Stamped in, "MAW/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Denman's obstetric forceps with easily-detaching arms, and wood-clad handles, by Maw. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal and wood (stained and polished). References File: Association File. Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Catalogue: Maw, S. & Son, 1869. "Book Of Illustrations to S. Maw & Son's Quarterly Price-Current." p.76, Fig. 10. Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1830 Quantity 1 item (4.1 x 30.5 x 7.9 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01694 Series 53
MHM01699	Perforator: modified Denman's perforator, up-curving blades (2) Stamped in, "S. MAW/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Two modified Denman's perforators, with slightly up-curving blades, and screw joint for pivoting stems. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References File: Association File. Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 940, no. 940/1. Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Quantity 2 items ([both] 1.2 x 26.2 x 6.9 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01699 Series 53
MHM01703	Vectis with one fenestrated blade Stamped in, "DURROCK".	Image >>
	Brief Description Vectis, with one fenestrated blade and missing screw-on handle. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References File: Association File. Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 912, no. 912/3. Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (5.4 x 21.0 x 5.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01703 Series 53
MHM01704	Crotchet, Radford's, with blunt hook	Image >>
	Brief Description ? Radford's crotchet with blunt hook, for one screw-on handle (missing). History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal. References File: Association File. Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 342. Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (2.6 x 19.4 x 1.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01704 Series 53
MHM02202	Fillet: combined hook and fillet by Maddox Stamped in hook, "MADDOX/19 UNIVY ST".	Image >>
	Brief Description Combined hook and fillet, in whalebone and metal, by Maddox. History of Object University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Whalebone, ebony, brass and metal. References Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Quantity 1 item (1.5 x 33.2 x 9.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02202 Series 53
MHM02203	Hook: obstetrics hook with detachable ebony handle	Image >>
	Brief Description Obstetrics blunt hook with detachable ebony handle. History of Object University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Metal and ebony. References Creator Not known Date range c. 1880 Quantity 1 item (3.4 x 35.5 x 5.1 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02203 Series 53
MHM02206	Iron: obstetrics cautery iron with turned wooden handle Written in ink on label, "40".	Image >>
	Brief Description Obstetrics cautery iron with turned wooden handle and disc head on hooked stem. History of Object University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Iron and wood. References Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Quantity 1 item (2.2 x 33.0 x 4.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02206 Series 53
MHM02207	Iron: obstetrics cautery iron with turned wooden handle	Image >>
	Brief Description Obstetrics cautery iron, with turned handle and wedge-shaped head. History of Object University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Iron and wood. References Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1880 Quantity 1 item (2.6 x 27.5 x 2.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02207 Series 53
MHM02208	Iron: obstetrics cautery iron with turned wooden handle	Image >>
	Brief Description Obstetric cautery iron with turned handle and wedge-shaped head. History of Object University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Iron and wood. References Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1880 Quantity 1 item (2.85 x 35.0 x 2.85 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02208 Series 53
MHM02210	Perforator: Denman's perforator by Lawley, scissor action (2) Stamped in (.1), "LAWLEY"; in (.2), "C. BAKER".	Image >>
	Brief Description Two Denman's perforators in scissor format with straight-on head. (.1) by Lawley, (.2) by C. Baker. History of Object (.1) University of Melbourne Collection. Materials and Finishes Metal. References Creator Fetherston, Dr. R.H. Date range c. 1900 Quantity 2 items ([both?] 1.0 x 25.8 x 6.6 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02210 Series 53
MHM02376	Forceps: ovum and placenta forceps by A.L. Hawkins Stamped in, "A.L.HAWKINS/STAINLESS STEEL" and "3".
	Brief Description Ovum and placenta forceps, with crocodile jaw in slide action, very long-stemmed with loop handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 936, no. 936/1. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (11.5 x 50.3 x 0.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02376 Series 53
MHM02542	Pelvimeter: midwifery external pelvimeter Stamped in, "E. & A.D. Ltd".	Image >>
	Brief Description Midwifery external pelvimeter (caliper), measuring up to 18 inches, with curved measure in inches and centimeters. Large, curved legs. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 731, no. 3268. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 1 item (1.7 x 34.3 x 15.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02542 Series 53
MHM02543	Forceps: anti-traction forceps by Ramsey Stamped in "RAMSEY/STAINLESS STEEL/MADE IN ENGLAND".	Image >>
	Brief Description Anti-traction forceps for midwifery, by Ramsey. History of Object Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 924-29. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Date range c. 1960 Quantity 1 item (9.0 x 44.5 x 18.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02543 Series 53
MHM02547	Clamp: cord clamp with applicator by Gomco Stamped in, "U.S. PAT. 2108325/CAN. PAT. 5-17-38". Stamped in applicator, "GOMCO/U.S.A."	Image >>
	Brief Description Cord clamp with applicator (according to donor information), by Gomco. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Date range 1940? Quantity 2 items ([not stated]) Inventory Identifier MHM02547 Series 53
MHM02554	Pelvimeter: Skutch's external and internal pelvimeter	Image >>
	Brief Description Skutch's external and internal pelvimeter, missing its gauge rule and alternative straight leg. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 938, no. 938/4. Creator Not known Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item (38.5 x 18.0 x 3.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02554 Series 53
MHM02555	Forceps: Simpson's short midwifery forceps by Skidmore Stamped in, "W SKIDMORE/SHEFFIELD".	Image >>
	Brief Description Simpson's short midwifery forceps with ebony-clad handles, by Skidmore. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 719, no. 3218. Creator Not known Date range c. 1851 - c. 1890 Quantity 1 item (4.3 x 26.0 x 8.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02555 Series 53
MHM02556	Forceps: Barnes' midwifery forceps with ebony handles Stamped in, "WOOD/MANCHESTER".
	Brief Description Barnes' midwifery forceps with ebony-clad handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ivory. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 718, no. 3214. Creator Not known Date range 1833 - Quantity 1 item (3.8 x 27.0 x 8.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02556 Series 53
MHM02557	Forceps: Barne's midwifery forceps with long blades (2) Stamped in (.1) handles: "FANNIN/DUBLIN" and "BARNES/FORCEPS"; in (.3), "DOWN BORTHERS/BOROUGH LONDON/ST. THOMAS ST".	Image >>
	Brief Description Two sets of Barnes' midwifery forceps with long blades and handles, and ebony-clad handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 718, no. 3214. Creator Not known Date range 1829? - c. 1890 Quantity 2 items ([both?] 7.7 x 38.5 x 8.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02557 Series 53
MHM02558	Forceps: Simpson's long midwifery forceps Stamped in, "MACKENZIE".	Image >>
	Brief Description Simspon's long midwifery forceps with ebony-clad handle, with finger-grip shaping. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) abd ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 719, no. 3217. Book: Bennion, E., 1979. "Antique Medical Instruments": section entitled "Directory of Surgical Instrument Makers" provides production data. Creator Not known Date range c. 1835 - 1876? Quantity 1 item (6.6 x 35.5 x 9.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02558 Series 53
MHM02559	Forceps: Assilini's midwifery forceps	Image >>
	Brief Description Assilini's midwifery forceps, all-metal with plating. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 718, no. 3211. Creator Not known Quantity 1 item (7.6 x 31.0 x 8.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02559 Series 53
MHM02560	Forceps: Barnes' axis-traction midwifery forceps (2)	Image >>
	Brief Description Two sets of Barnes' axis-traction midwifery forceps with Neville's removable traction rod; all metal. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 924, no. 924/4. Creator Not known Date range 1900? - 1909? Quantity 2 items ([both?] 9.5 x 43.0 x 17.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02560 Series 53
MHM02561	Perforator: Oldham's perforator (2) Stamped in (.1), "EVANS & CO/LONDON"; (.3) "EVANS & WORMULL/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Two Oldham's perforators, with screw joint and ebony-clad handles. Item (.1) has a pouch blade-guard. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated), ebony and leather. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 734, no. 3279. Creator Forster, Dr. Frank M.C. Date range 1874 - c. 1890 Quantity 2 items (item 1: 2.2 x 34.5 x 17.0; item 2: [not stated]) Inventory Identifier MHM02561 Series 53
MHM02562	Perforator: Holmes' perforator with ebony handles Stamped in, "MAYER & MELTZER/LONDON & MELBOURNE".	Image >>
	Brief Description Holmes' perforator with ebony-clad handles; not equipped with securing bar. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 733, no. 3278. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (2.2 x 32.0 x 12.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02562 Series 53
MHM02563	Perforator: Holmes' perforator with ebony handles Stamped in, "MAW/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Holmes' perforator with ebony-clad handles; features securing bar fitting. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 733, no. 3278. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (22 x 35.0 x 11.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02563 Series 53
MHM02564	Perforator: Simpson's straight perforator with hinged base Stamped in, "GARDNER/EDINBRO".	Image >>
	Brief Description Simpson's straight perforator with hinged base piece. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 734, no. 3282. Creator Not known Date range 1850? - c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (1.6 x 29.0 x 9.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02564 Series 53
MHM02565	Decapitator: Lever's decapitator with ebony handle Stamped in, "EVANS & CO. LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Lever's decapitator with ebony handle, by Evans & Co. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal, brass and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 710, no. 3182. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (2.7 x 30.3 x 5.9 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02565 Series 53
MHM02566	Hook: obstetrical blunt hook after Barnes', cross-handle Stamped in, "S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Barnes' small obstetrical blunt hook, with ebony cross-handle (detachable), by Maw. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 703, no. 3145. Creator Not known Date range 1870 - c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (2.1 x 31.0 x 10.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02566 Series 53
MHM02567	Hook/Crotchet: blunt hook with crotchet at other end (2) Stamped in (.1), "J. GRAY & SON", and in (.2), "EVANS & CO. LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Two blunt hooks with crotchet at other end, mid-way clad in ebony. History of Object Materials and Finishes Steel (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 703, no. 3149. Creator Not known Date range c. 1890 Quantity 1 item (1.7 x 30.5 x 6.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02567 Series 53
MHM02568	Forceps: Holmes' craniotomy forceps by Maw Stamped in, "S. MAW & SON/LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Holmes' craniotomy forceps by Maw, featuring four teeth on one blade and receiving holes on the facing blade. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 404, no. 1219. Creator Not known Date range 1860 - c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (2.5 x 33.5 x 7.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02568 Series 53
MHM02569	Forceps: Murphy's craniotomy forceps with handle spring Stamped in, "MILLIKIN & DOWN/ST THOMAS ST./BOROUGH, LONDON".	Image >>
	Brief Description Murphy's craniotomy forceps with handle spring and ebony-clad handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 405, no. 1221. Creator Not known Date range 1879 - c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (2.4 x 34.5 x 16.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02569 Series 53
MHM02570	Forceps: Simpson's craniotomy forceps by Skidmore Stamped in, "W. SKIDMORE/SHEFFIELD".
	Brief Description Simpson's craniotomy forceps by Skidmore, with ebony-clad handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 405, no. 1223. Creator Not known Date range 1851 - c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (2.5 x 35.0 x 7.6 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02570 Series 53
MHM02571	Forceps: Barnes' improved craniotomy forceps by Baker Stamped in, "BAKER".	Image >>
	Brief Description Barnes' improved craniotomy forceps by Baker, with ebony-clad handles. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated) and ebony. References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 403, no. 1213. Creator Not known Date range c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (2.7 x 38.5 x 13.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02571 Series 53
MHM02572	Cranioclast/cephalotribe: Winter's combined, missing a blade	Image >>
	Brief Description Winter's combined cranioclast and cephalotribe, by [?]; missing one of the 3 blades. History of Object First reference includes brief description of use. Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 915, no. 915/2. Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 707, no. 3172. Creator Not known Date range c. 1930 Quantity 1 item (2.7 x 45.0 x 21.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02572 Series 53
MHM02573	Cephalotribe: Hicks' cephalotribe by Gardner Stamped in, "GARNDER/EDINBURGH".	Image >>
	Brief Description Hicks' cephalotribe with ebony-clad handles, by Gardner. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (plated). References Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 403, no. 1210. Creator Not known Date range 1850? - c. 1885 Quantity 1 item (7.5 x 42.5 x 17.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02573 Series 53

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