Surgical trephine
Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873). A brass and steel trephine (for cutting circular holes round a centre, usually in the skull).
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA6699 |
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Collection: | Lifesaving and medical equipment |
Type: | Surgical trephine |
Display location: | Not on display |
People: | Livingstone, David |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 110 mm; diameter: 23 mm |