Historical information

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.

Physical description

Double ended - used to dissect tonsils
Long stainless steel with curved flat end and at other end 90 degree angle hook with 3 curved points. Middle wider with etching.

Inscriptions & markings

Etching into steel in middle, wider part - both sides.
H.A.T. MELB. - next to etching at hook end.
Stainless - next to etching at 'spoon' end facing other way to hook end.