Historical information
The attribution of this item as a thyroid elevator is currently uncertain.
Significance
This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
Physical description
Surgical tool. Consists of a central shaft, the shape of which bows out in the middle into an elongated oval, with prongs in the shape of double hooks at either end. Inscription on one end of the tool reads 'MAYER & MELTZER', and inscription at the other end reads 'LONDON'.
Inscriptions & markings
'MAYER & MELTZER' 'LONDON'
Subjects
References
- Frank M C Forster, 'Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937)' Australian Dictionary of Biography entry.
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