Tonsillotome Blade
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
Grieshaber
Dateca. 1950
Mediummetal
Dimensions4 3/4 × 7/8 × 5/8 in. (12.1 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts
Object numberPC1999.87.75
DescriptionThis object is a detached tonsillotome blade used to isolate and remove infected tonsil tissue. The object has a square-shaped blade at its tip and a small, circular hole at the base bent downwards at a 90° angle. "GRISHABER / STAINLESS" is stamped onto one side of the body of the object. There is very little to no visible corrosion.On View
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