Historical information
This item belonged to Dr Cyrus Jones, who performed a lot of circumcisions. There is a section on the tape made in the museum in c. June 1997 where Dr Jones talks about this. These devices were possibly made in Melbourne, perhaps by Surgical Manufacturers.
The method of use for this item is as follows. Unscrew large screw to release bell. Bell sits on tip of penis inside prepuce. Pull prepuce up & through hole to trap prepuce skin. Reassemble, & tighten screw to prepuce and cut foreskin loose.
Physical description
A chrome metal medical device for performing circumcisions. Consists of a metal key/foot section, and a metal screw for tightening.
Subjects
References
- Taped interview of Dr Cyrus Jones held in the Archives Oral History Collection (OH20).
- University of Melbourne MDHS, '"Little Trimmer" circumcision instrument'
