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Charriere tri-valve vaginal speculum, sometimes
referred to as a Segala type speculum. The three
blades collapse to form an oval shape which
accommodates the obturator. The speculum would be
inserted in this form, then pressure applied to the
handles would expand the blades enough to remove the
obturator and the hinged blades would be further
extended into a circular configuration and locked in
place. Signed Luer. The speculum is made from ebony
with an ivory insert in the handle. Mid to late 19th
Century. |