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Tool - Naegele-style perforator associated with Dr Michael Kloss

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Historical information

This instrument was part of a collection of instruments associated with Dr Michael Kloss and his medical practice. Dr Kloss subsequently donated this collection to the College.

Physical description

Metal perforator. Instrument consists of two straight, pointed blades with screw joint, and a spring loaded insert. Also includes a connecting spring bar at top of handle. Perforator is engraved with the word 'Kloss'. Inner aspect of perforator is engraved with a three digit number , '218'. Fastening clip at top of handle is also engraved with the number '218'.

Inscriptions & markings

'Kloss'

Subjects

obstetrics

References

Science Museum Group, 'Perforator, Naegele's' Similar item.

Identifier

2024.36.25

Materials

Metal

Measurements

Length: 27.6 centimetres, Width: 5 centimetres, Depth: 1 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/665e75d77875e04a945b38c7

Accessed 26 June 2025

This record was last updated one month ago

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