Chrome-plated forceps consist of two metal arms, criss-crossed at a pivoting screw about 2/3 of the way down; the right handle terminates in a round loop for a finger hold; the other arm in a curved U-shaped hook reminiscent of a shepherd's crook; both handles have a small triangular extension that…
Chrome-plated forceps consist of two metal arms, criss-crossed at a pivoting screw about 2/3 of the way down; the right handle terminates in a round loop for a finger hold; the other arm in a curved U-shaped hook reminiscent of a shepherd's crook; both handles have a small triangular extension that hooks into the other, locking the arms together; at the other end, the forceps curve upwards in a quarter turn, terminating in slightly flared, four-pointed claws whose teeth curve towards the other to mesh tightly.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Malcolm E. McPherson, a graduate of Queen's School of Medicine in 1929; Dr. McPherson practised in Hawthorne, NS; he was a G.P. but specialized in gynecology.
Above pivoting screw: "KNY-SCHEERER GERMANY" below an Aesculapian symbol of a snake twined about a rod in an "S" shape with a three-pointed crown on top; on left arm: "CHROME - PLATE"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-6
Dimension Notes
Length 23.0 cm x Width 6.5 cm x Depth 1.8 cm
Condition Remarks
Chrome plating is flaked off in places, and metal underneath is dark grey or brown with rust; the teeth on the claws are joined and will not separate easily (we did not force them); probably the pivoting screw is rusted.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
Photo
JPG
Reference Comments
"Hospital Catalogue, General Surgical ed." by Sklar Instruments, 1992 p. 329 (item #400-990), and p. 271 (item #350-205); Ms. Lyall McPherson (daughter); photo (in file); CD #3