Midwifery Stork Umbilical Cord Clamps

A rare vintage silver plated metal stork which were intended as umbilical cord clamps.They stand on one claw foot with a scissor type mechanism, hinged at the eye.The storks bill with serrations forms the clamp . A rare and interesting piece .Height 90mm
See;http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionaryumbilicalscissors.html

Code: 52732