Another old find from the recesses of our warehouse.
This surgical hook was manufactured by the Holborn Surgical Instrument Co Ltd. They were surgical instrument makers from around 1870 until 1955.
The hook is stamped with the word Stainless and Holborn Co on one side and on the other side is stamped with the letter S an upward pointing broad arrow and the numbers 54 (see photographs). We believe the upward pointing arrow may have used to mark government stock.
The hooks are new but have been in our warehouse for a long time and as such may have some marks/spots of rust on them.
The hooks would be useful for lots of craft projects.