Name/TitleCaponising instruments
About this objectThese were used by the senior partner in the veterinary practice, and by his predecessors, in the late 19th/early 20th century. The set consists of a spreading forceps, seizing forceps, and knife,all stamped 'ARNOLD & SONS, LONDON' and contained in a case covered in black leather, lined in the base with blue velvet and the lid with blue silk. On the inside of the lid are the royal arms and 'BY APPOINTMENT ARNOLD & SONS WEST LONDON SMITHFIELD'
MakerArnold & Sons
Maker RoleManufacturer
Place MadeWest London, Smithfield
Medium and MaterialsCase covering: leather
Lid lining: silk
Base lining: velvet
Inscription and MarksInisde lid: 'By appointment Arnold & Sons West London Smithfield'
Forceps and knife stamped: 'Arnold & Sons'
MeasurementsSpreading forceps: Length: 145 mm Width: 60 mm Diameter: 20 mm
Seizing forceps: Length: 145 mm Width: 65 mm Depth: 15 mm
Knife: Length: 145 mm Width: 15 mm Thickness: 2 mm
Case: Length: 162 mm Width: 112 mm Height: 33 mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.4709
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
