A rare Blot's Arrow Perforator with
crosshatched ebony handle. The tip of the perforator is curved in both
planes. The steel sprung handle in its resting position keeps the
blades closed and locked in position whilst penetrating the foetal
skull. The blades are opened by applying pressure to the handle which
widens the perforation and allows subsequent collapse of the skull so
as to remove the dead foetus in cases of arrested labour. In excellent condition
throughout noting mild loss of plating at the point and a hair line
crack in the handle.
