Name/TitleArtery forceps
About this objectThe artery forceps were used by the donor's father, H. Mitton, who was a veterinary surgeon during World War I and practised later at Long Melford. It was used to close an artery , by means of a clip at the base of the arms. It is made of steel.
Date Made1939
Medium and MaterialsWhole: steel
MeasurementsLength: 115mm
Width: 50mm
Object Typeveterinary instrument
Object numberSTMEA:A.4062
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
