Antique obstetrical forceps by
Sold
Antique obstetrical forceps by "Charriere a Paris"
Country of manufacture
France
Description
An antique obstetrical forceps by “Charriere a Paris”, ca. 1850’s.
At the end of the handles a crotchet and a perforator (its cover is currently stuck and cannot be unscrewed), used in the complicated labours as a desperate, last tentative to save the mother’s life.
Ask the Dealer
Dealer information
Nautilus Antiques
Nautilus Antiques
Established in 2005 in Italy, Nautilus tries to be a modern wunderkammer, where antique science and natural history meet, inspiring wonder. I mainly love antique scientific and medical instruments, but my interest extends to unusual or rare technologies and natural history.
Please feel free to contact me by an email ([email protected]) if you need more information on my listed items. Thanks for your attention and enjoy ! www.nautilusantiques.com
