19th Century Cervical Dilator

This nineteenth century metal cervical dilator can be seen in one of the showcases in the St. Thomas’ Hospital’s old Herb Garret. It has eight prongs which can be moved out from a central point. Adjusting screw at one end. Stem is graduated 0-12¹.

• Photos by @ (July 2011), courtesy of “The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret”‘s curator.

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