Surgical elevator

Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) with a wooden handle and a steel end. Elevator for raising cut bone (usually on the skull)

Object Details

ID: ZBA6703
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 153 mm x 18 mm