Placenta forceps, which consist of a scissor-like metal instrument with two detachable halves with oval finger grips and rounded ends, with a smooth surface on the inner section; the forceps are made of two parts; both halves have long, straight blade pieces that curve slightly upwards at the tips,…
Placenta forceps, which consist of a scissor-like metal instrument with two detachable halves with oval finger grips and rounded ends, with a smooth surface on the inner section; the forceps are made of two parts; both halves have long, straight blade pieces that curve slightly upwards at the tips, and long straight handles; the blades end with bulbous tips that have serrated inner edges and a rounded groove cut into the centre of each tip; the left handle (a) has a fixed round pivot anchor set onto a flat area; the right handle (b) has a round hole to fit the pivot anchor and a slot for the section to fit into
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - left handle- Size: Length 29.9 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
b - right handle - Size: Length 29.9 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
Provenance
Used by either Dr. C.H. Bird or Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
Dates
1915
1935
circa 1915-1935
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
On both handles the number "3" is stamped on the inner side, slightly below the pivot anchor set
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-6
Condition Remarks
The metal shows a small amount of inactive corrosion and wear on the tips and pivot anchor set; there is a small amount of inactive corrosion visible on the finger grips; forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Similar model illustrated in "Pilling Instruments and Equipment for Surgeons and Hospitals," by George P. Pilling & Son, Co., c. 1932-33, p. 300 (P21080); "Illustrations of Surgical Instruments of Superior Quality," 21st ed., c. 1915, by Roemer Drug Co., p. 5020 (E983)