Historical information
These forceps were owned and used by obstetrician Dr Beresford Buttery.
Significance
This style of obstetric forceps represent the only major innovation in forceps design during the 1900s. They were introduced by C. Kielland of Oslo in 1915. The forceps have virtually no pelvic curve. They possess a sliding lock. These innovations allow the head of an incorrectly positioned foetus to be rotated before traction is applied. They were made by instrument maker Downs Surgical in 1979. (Science Museum Group)
Physical description
Forceps, Keilland, obstetric, surgical steel. Owned and used by Beresford Buttery and engraved "Beresford Buttery" on the outer arm.
