Name/TitleAbscess knife
About this objectThe donor, Mr. Cabban, is a retired vet and used the instrument in his practice.
The horn handle is patterned in shades of brown, cream, grey and black.
This item has been particularly identified by the donor as a 'Symes' Abscess knife.
MakerBurgess Co. 101 High Holburn
Medium and MaterialsHorn handle
Metal blade.
Inscription and Marks
The curved metal blade is marked at the base with, ' Burgess Co. 101 High Holborn.'
MeasurementsLength- blade out- 215mm
Length- blade in- 122mm
Object Typeknife
Object numberSTMEA:81.A.57.3
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
