Historical information

These are similar to object 382

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

Obstetric forceps, spoon shaped metal surgical instruments, joining/clamping above the handles. The handles of the forceps are rubber on top of metal and towards the end of the base, the handles get smaller. When the forceps are closed, the spoon shapes join together. The forceps are quite curved.