Surgical elevator

Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) with an octagonal wooden handle and a steel end. The tip is flattened with a serrated edge. Elevator?

Object Details

ID: ZBA6698
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Surgical elevator
Display location: Not on display
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm x 140 mm x 18 mm