Equipment - Unidentified forceps associated with Dr Felix Meyer, Mayer & Meltzer

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Historical information

This instrument may be associated with an optical procedure, but attribution is 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

Set of metal forceps. Consists of scissor-like handles and shaft, ending in a set of fittings that make an oval shape when the forceps are closed. There are two small, curved claws on the inner aspect of both halves of the fittings. One side of forceps is engraved with the text 'MAYER & MELTZER/RECd No 298644'.

Inscriptions & markings

'MAYER & MELTZER/RECd No 298644'.

Subjects

surgery

References

Frank M C Forster, 'Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937)' Australian Dictionary of Biography entry.

Identifier

2024.3.13

Materials

Metal

Measurements

Length: 26.5 centimetres, Width: 6 centimetres, Depth: 3.2 centimetres

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/65c96885c432ca4e5b328979

Accessed 24 December 2024

This record was last updated 10 months ago

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Equipment - Unidentified forceps associated with Dr Felix Meyer, Mayer & Meltzer

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