Obstetrical forceps with axis traction; metal handles join and pivot on a large screw, then gently curve away from each other; this curve is more pronounced in the blades, which bend out and up; they are wide and rounded at the tips, and are "cut out" in the centre rather than being solid; the han…
Obstetrical forceps with axis traction; metal handles join and pivot on a large screw, then gently curve away from each other; this curve is more pronounced in the blades, which bend out and up; they are wide and rounded at the tips, and are "cut out" in the centre rather than being solid; the handles would be joined again above the screw by a long screw and wing nut attached to a globular pivot on the left handle and resting in groove in a small cylinder on the right one (this screw is no longer attached); the right handle curves downward in a sort of question-mark like shape; the left handle also curves downward, and another metal arm is attached with a small, round screw and a large hexagonal bolt; joined to this arm are two small metal pieces, each of which rotates on a different axis; at the end is a long metal cylinder, which also pivots.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
Size: Length: 33.9 cm. x Width: 13.5 cm.
Provenance
Dr. James Howard Walmsey, graduated Queen’s University Faculty of Medicine Class of 1915.
Maker
Ingram and Bell
Dates
1920
1960
circa 1920-1960
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
On left blade, above pivot: "INGRAM & BELL"; on left handle's first pivoting piece: "31"; on bottom of right handle, just before the pivot screw: "31"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-2
Condition Remarks
Signs of wear and corrosion; metal plate flaking off in parts; some small scratches
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Book
Reference Comments
Kathleen Girard (granddaughter); SKLAR Catalogue, #410-120, p. 333 (attachment is called "axis traction")
Research Facts
Dr. Walmsey (1890-1969) graduated Queen's Arts 1912, Queen's Meds 1915; practiced in Prince Edward County from 1920-1969