Record

Reference Number	READ/238
Title	Tool
Date	1875-1925
Description	Metal forceps-shaped tool, consisting of two cylindrical blades joined by a box joint, which opens by pushing the finger rest. A finger ring is connected to a spring mechanism. Possibly used as a curling iron.
Extent	7 item
Dimensions	170mm x 18mm x 55mm
Digital Collections	View online in our digital collections
Copyright	Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Credit Line	Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object Name	Tool/Implement
Term	Miscellaneous Equipment

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/1977	Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers	1744-1997

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