Came across this item recently, can anyone work out what it is? Thanks to Steve Harris for bringing it along to the Hospital
Came across this item recently, can anyone work out what it is? Thanks to Steve Harris for bringing it along to the Hospital
I looks to me like some sort of medieval torture device or perhaps a chastidy belt! However I think given the shape and the position of the pointy things, its a tool for undertaking the procedure of a leucotomy. I wonder if they used an anasthetic?
Hi Tim
Thanks for your suggestion, anyone else able to add more information?
Gwawr
What does the maker mark say. I could run a check throught the Science Museum database and see if we have anything similar,
Laura
Hi Laura
Thanks for your comment. On checking my photos I think it just says “Medical Supply Sheffield”. Next time I am in Whitchurch – the end of the week – I will check it again to be sure and let you know.
Regards
Gwawr
Hi Laura
I have checked the mystery object and there are no extra markings on it. I am not sure if the mark is a maker’s mark: “Medical Supply Sheffield”
Let us know if you find any more information
Thanks
Gwawr