bistoury, bistoury
Accession Number
NAM.1978-03-31-6
Description
Curved bistoury with steel blade and ivory handle. Manufactured by H. Bruce, Edinburgh. From a case containing set of surgical instruments, 1848-1880 (c). Used by Hon Brigade Surgeon James Kellie, 86th (Royal County Down) from 5 May 1848 and from 1858 with the 17th Lancers, being promoted to Surgeon on the 20 Jun 1865.