Metal adenotome; one part slides through another to move the blade, which is curved at a 90 degree angle at the end of a straight shaft; three loops on handle provide for fingers and thumb
Metal adenotome; one part slides through another to move the blade, which is curved at a 90 degree angle at the end of a straight shaft; three loops on handle provide for fingers and thumb
Dates
1900
1915
Circa 1900-1915
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Engraved on arm: "WILH. WALB // HEIDELBERG NACH DR. SCHÜTZ"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2002
2002-
Length
24.1 cm
Width
5.0 cm
Height
1.8 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Rust in multiple spots on tool; dirt buildup on locking mechanism
Copy Type
original
Research Facts
A tool used to safely cut adenoid glands in a way that removes them with one action.