Carmalt's tongue holding forceps, Medical Equipment, ca 1920

Historical information

Used for surgery in a mental health hospital in Victoria circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient forward; possibly used during tonsillectomies. May also have been used for patients with epilepsy.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/259059/carmalt-s-tongue-holding-forceps-medicon-metal-circa-1920

Physical description

Stainless steel forcep with punch arm and base with matching hole

Inscriptions & markings

"STAINLESS STEEL", "F.G & D"
"C.TURTIN & SONS. SHEFIELD"

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