A rare Boivin’s Intra-pelvimeter by Charrière, circa 1830
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Circa
1830
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A rare example of the Madam Boivin’s intra-pelvimeter, here signed by Charrière.
“Ms. Boivin imagined a thick compass offering the advantage of being able to be applied inside the small pelvis if the hymen has retained its integrity (fig. 35). One of the branches of this compass is introduced into the vagina and comes to bear on the posterior surface of the pubis; the other branch enters the pelvis, sliding into the rectum, until it comes into contact with the headland. Ms. Boivin, in the brief where she describes her intro-pelvimeter, adds that it could be used as a cephalometer to measure the head during childbirth.” (Tarnier 1898).
A rare and important gynecological instrument here signed, complete and in great condition despite some trace of rust.
Total lenght : 43cm
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