Name/TitleCaponizing instruments in a case
About this objectWere used by the donor's father, who was a veterinary surgeon during the First World War and later at Long Melford. Made by Spratt's of London, they comprise two pairs of plated forceps and a knife with a handle. The case is covered and lined with blue velvet.
MakerSpratt's of London
Maker RoleMade by
Date Made1939
Medium and MaterialsForceps plating: nickel
Knife blade: steel
Handle: bone
Case: leather covered
Case lining: velvet
Inscription and MarksOn lid in gilt: SPRATT'S PATENT LIMITED LONDON
On knife: maker's name
MeasurementsSpreading forceps: Width (closed): L 160 mm W 55 mm
Seizing forceps: 180 mm 41 mm
Knife- Blade: L 151 mm W 20 mm
Case: L 285 mm W 120 mm D 30mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.4098
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
