| Date | |
|---|---|
| Location | Unknown |
| Description |
These gold-plated curved forceps are inscribed on the inner handle with 'James Wilson'. They follow the design of William Smellie, with short with blades fitting together in deep notches indicating a date of late 18th century or early 19th century. It is possible these forceps once belonged to Dr James Wilson (1783-1857) the Lecturer in Midwifery in the Portland Street School of Medicine from 1830 to 1838. Wilson also opened Glasgow’s first Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary in 1834. Given that the forceps are gold plated this would perhaps indicate they were a gift or an award. 19th century |
| Format | |
| Original Index Number | ED.CS.2022.6.2 |
