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
Metal clamping tool, possibly associated with bone surgery. The instrument has a heavy-duty clamp style head at one end, and a bolt with a butterfly screw at the other end for locking the clamp in place. The handles of the tool are engraved with the text 'MAYER &/MELTZER' on one handle, and 'LONDON' on the other.
Inscriptions & markings
'MEYER &/MELTZER' 'LONDON'
Subjects
References
- Frank M C Forster, 'Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937)' Australian Dictionary of Biography entry.
- Science Museum Group, 'Double-headed uterine curette' Similar item.
