Bone Holding Forceps
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1930
Mediummetal
Dimensions7 × 4 1/2 × 1/4 in. (17.8 × 11.4 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts
Object numberPC1999.87.4
DescriptionThis distinctive pair of forceps have relatively long shanks with jaws that are curved downwards with small, three-pronged grasping ends at the tip. A locking ratchet is present at the base of the ring handles, which are vertically offset from the shanks. Rust is visible around the locking ratchet and underneath the shanks near the hinge of the object.On View
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