Scalpel

Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scalpel with an ivory handle and pointed, steel blade.

Object Details

ID: ZBA6689
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Scalpel
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Smith, William
Date made: Before 1847
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 163 mm x 8 mm