Forceps Collection

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Surgical equipment including saws, knives and scalpels.. Surgical equipment including amputating and metacarpal saws, knives, catling, bistoury, scalpel, needle, tenaculum

Forceps and Bandages
A selection of medical appliances, including forceps and a hook to extract bullets (fig 8). Also bandage application diagrams

Forceps
2626788 Forceps; (add.info.: Forceps. 1878. Japanese ink drawing.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving)
8655772 Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivery of a baby by forceps birth)

Obstetrical forceps, 18th century (engraving)
2626820 Obstetrical forceps, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Obstetrical forceps. From Andre Levret's "Observations sur les causes et les accidens de plusieurs accouchemens)

Speculum and Roman forceps, belonging to the Carbonelli Collection in Rome. The picture was taken during the Exhibition of Science History in 1929, in Florence

Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho)
7169082 Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Flies for the Months)

Modern dentistry apparatus (litho)
6013614 Modern dentistry apparatus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern dentistry apparatus)

Forceps crab, Lupella forceps (Slender-fingered lupa, Lupa forceps). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Forceps (engraving)
2806281 Forceps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forceps. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Surgical instruments used by the French surgeon Pierre Jean Georges Cabanis (coloured engraving)
6032030 Surgical instruments used by the French surgeon Pierre Jean Georges Cabanis (coloured engraving) by European School

A Woman in Labour, illustration from chapter 2, Book 1 of
STC90693 A Woman in Labour, illustration from chapter 2, Book 1 of On the Conception and Growth of Man by Rueff, 1587 (engraving) by German School

Box of obstetric instruments (wood & metal)
XIR223818 Box of obstetric instruments (wood & metal) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Nazionale Dell Arte Sanitaria, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Two nurses and one doctor wearing surgical masks and gowns, looking at one another
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Two nurses and one doctor wearing surgical masks and gowns, looking at one another

Cross section of the mothers anatomy showing the baby OP in uteruo being delivered by
Horizontal, Detail, Baby, Anatomy, Diagram, Mother, Illustration, Birth, Injury, Medical, Fetus, Pregnancy, Uterus, Biology, Development, Abdomen, Abnormal, Hips, See Through, Cut Out

Doctors view of a baby in occiptital anterior position being delivered by proper use of
Horizontal, Detail, Baby, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Fetus, Pregnancy, Uterus, Biology, Hips, See Through, Cut Out, White Background, Artwork, Female Likeness, Color Image, Childbirth

Methods of Arresting Bleeding with various tourniquets, clamps, manual pressure, forceps, knotted handkerchiefs and bandages. Date: circa 1880s

Surgeon placing maggots in a wound to clean it

Male St Helena giant earwig
Named in 1798 by the Danish zoologist Fabricus, Labidura herculeanais theworlds longest earwig speciesreaching up to 78mm in length including its forceps. Date: 1798

Surgical equipment for couching and the extraction of a cataract.. Surgical equipment for couching and the extraction of the cataract: Scarpas couching needle, Heys couching needle, Pelliers hook

Surgical equipment for a lithotomy from the 19th century.. Surgical equipment for a lithotomy- sound, staffs, Blunt gorget, Hawkins cutting gorget, Mr. Clines cutting gorget, Mr

Surgical equipment including probes, catheters and scissors.. Surgical equipment including spatula, eye probe, caustic case, probe, director, pocket tenaculum, male and female catheters, needles

Frontotemporal craniotomy for posterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping
Left frontotemporal craniotomy for posterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping

Surgical scissors

Illustration of forceps. Forceps is an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects especially for delicate operations as by surgeons, obstetricians, or dentists

Illustration of a hemostat. A hemostat is a surgical tool used to compress or treat bleeding vessels in order to arrest hemorrhage

Ring-Net and Forceps

stout dissecting forceps, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

A diagram of Naegeles forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880
CHILDBIRTH: FORCEPS, c1880. A diagram of Naegeles forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880

A pair of Hodges forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880
CHILDBIRTH: FORCEPS, c1880. A pair of Hodges forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880

A diagram of Levrets forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880
CHILDBIRTH: FORCEPS, c1880. A diagram of Levrets forceps, used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880

Bronze extraction forceps, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze extraction forceps used in the removal of teeth, roots of splinters from wounds. From Pompei

Used surgical swabs C016 / 9872
Used surgical swabs in an operating theatre

Forceps in a kidney dish

Medical equipment

Entomology apparatus C016 / 6138
Entomology apparatus collected by Michael Chalmers-Hunt (1920-2004), a keen and highly respected entomologist. He built this collection from redundant

Haemorrhoid forceps, circa 1860 C018 / 0370
Haemorrhoid forceps made from steel and ivory. Haemorrhoids (commonly known as piles) are swellings which occur due to veins and overlying tissue around the anus

Instruments for Lithotomy and Trepanning. C017 / 3440
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various surgical instruments for lithotomy and trepanning. Lithotomy is a surgical method for removal of calculi

Used surgical swabs C017 / 8546
Used surgical swabs

Dental compendium, circa 1860 C017 / 8398
Comprehensive dental compendium, complete with forceps, tooth keys, elevators, and dental picks. The nineteenth century was a period of rapid progression in the field of dentistry

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1751 C017 / 8390
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel with screw adjustment. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8389
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel with screw adjustment. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

Two pelican tooth extractors, circa 1750 C017 / 8364
Two pelican tooth extractors, one is in boxwood (left) and the other in ebony (right). Pelican extractors were an early type of dental forceps

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8363
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

German physician and founder of phrenology. An early 19th century French caricature of Gall staring in consternation at
FRANZ JOSEPH GALL (1758-1828). German physician and founder of phrenology. An early 19th century French caricature of Gall staring in consternation at the bumps on the head of Louis Philippe of

A pair of Simpsons forceps used in delivering babies
CHILDBIRTH: FORCEPS, c1880. A pair of Simpsons forceps used in delivering babies. Line engraving, c1880

Woodcut from a 15th-century German treatise on surgery
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Woodcut from a 15th-century German treatise on surgery

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"Forceps: The Precision Tools of Medical Artistry" In the intricate world of medicine, forceps play a vital role in surgical procedures. Just like Rembrandt's meticulous strokes in "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, " these instruments are essential for delicate precision. From saws and scalpels to knives, surgical equipment has evolved over time. However, they have remained steadfast as an indispensable tool. They assist surgeons in gripping and maneuvering tissues with utmost care, ensuring successful operations. But forceps aren't limited to operating theaters alone; they find their place in various medical disciplines. Whether it's bandaging wounds or assisting midwives during childbirth, these versatile tools prove their worth time and again. Did you know that even nature boasts its own version of forceps? Take the male St Helena giant earwig or the Lupella forceps crab – both species equipped with specialized appendages resembling this remarkable instrument. Beyond medicine's realm, they have influenced art as well. In vibrant lithographs depicting artificial flies for each month or modern dentistry apparatuses showcased through lithography techniques, their presence is undeniable. Historically documented illustrations from encyclopedias shed light on how midwifery relied on forceps centuries ago. These engravings capture moments where skilled practitioners utilized this tool to safely guide new life into the world. Pierre Jean Georges Cabanis' colored engraving showcases surgical instruments used by French surgeons – among them, trusty forceps stand out prominently. Their inclusion speaks volumes about their significance throughout medical history. Whether aiding artists capturing human anatomy or assisting doctors saving lives, forceps embody precision and expertise. As we marvel at Rembrandt's masterpiece or witness advancements in medical technology today, let us not forget the humble yet mighty forces behind our healing journey – the extraordinary forceps.