Medical Instrument

Date1600-1700

MediumIron

DimensionsObject/Work: 158 x 65 mm

ClassificationsScience/Medicine

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Object numberC02834

DescriptionSpeculum Oris. The implement resembles an cross when folded up. The bottom half opens out into two right-angled arms. It was originally used by dental surgeons to force the jaws of a person open to treat lock-jaw. It was also used in the slave trade to force-feed slaves and stop them from starving themselves.

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