Victorian Stork Umbilical Clamp for Midwives Hair Hand crafted in sterling silver

Hand crafted in sterling silver

Perfect for storing all of your vampy little gothic treasures

Measurements: Inside: 2 1/2" x 2 1/8" Opening: 2 1/2"

This was most likely caused by the original bracket while the vase was in use

Victorian Stork Umbilical Clamp for Midwives Hair Hand crafted in sterling silverWhen you think of medical instruments, what comes to mind? Perhaps something simple and utilitarian, that's all function and no form. While that may be the case for our modern day tools, for Victorians aesthetics were almost as important as function. At first glance, this may look like a miniature statue or a small piece of art, but they were once an integral tool in a midwife's arsenal. Fashioned in 830 silver, this umbilical clamp is fashioned in