995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil

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995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil
995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil
995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil
995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil : 'THE J.F.Hartz Co' and The Stevens Companies insignia stamped into surface : 'THE J.F.Hartz Co' and The Stevens Companies insignia stamped into surface
995.2.13: Knife, Tonsil.
Image No. 1436

Object Description

Tonsil knife, semi-circular curved blade with blunt point. 'THE J.F.Hartz Co' and The Stevens Companies insignia stamped into shaft. '1' stamped at bottom end of handle.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.2.13
Collection: Otolaryngology

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 18 cm
  • Width: 2.3 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • plating,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: The J. F. Hartz Company Limited
  • Owner: Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew
  • History of Use: Belonged to Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew born 29/4/1917. Practiced as a GP in Kamloops 1944-45, then in Vancouver until 1995.