Record ID: LON-624534
Object type: CLAMP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy medical tool dating to the 17th century. The object consists of two identical arms, which are separately formed, connected together with a single iron rivet at the top of the handles. The handles of the forceps have a flat inner side and concave front. They taper, becoming cylindrical and have a globular terminal on the end. At the widest end above the rivet, on both of the arms, there is a slight groove followed by a second groove forming a constriction. The arm then protrudes outwards creating a semi-circle, which with the two arms joint togethe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
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