Surgical hook

Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873). It has an ivory handle and hooked steel end.

Object Details

ID: ZBA6685
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Surgical hook
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Before 1873
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 135 mm x 11 mm