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

The middle to base of the instrument is long, flat, and ergonomically balanced with grooved sides. The top of the instrument is c-shaped and the end is blunt with a small closed loop directly at the tip

Inscriptions & markings

above handle says ''MAYER&MELTZER LONDON''