999.3.19: Cystotome, 1921-1950

Additional Images

999.3.19: Cystotome.
Image No. 2200 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

GRAEFE's type cystotome [cataract knife], straight, solid forged. Trademark [serpent entwined around a staff with crown] and size number '1' stamped into handle.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 999.3.19
Collection: Ophthalmology
Date: 1921-1950

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 19.6 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • plating,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Supplier: Stevens Companies
  • Owner: Dr. Brabizon J. Hallowes
  • History of Use: Used by Dr. Hallowes [1885-1961] in Vancouver where he opened a general practice in 1936. In later life he moved to Saturna Island.