Uterine Sound This item is a Uterine Sound, Reid's type, made of metal by “Fannin Dublin”, as inscribed on the handle. It consists of a lengthy shank, segmented into marked sections for measurement, a textured handle, and a smooth, slightly curved broad tip. A slightly modified version of the instrument still continues to be used as a gynaecological instrument for determining the length and position of the uterus. Minor corrosion on the handle. 1900-1949