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).

Object Details

ID: ZBA6699
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