Antique Victorian Obstetrical Forceps, Maker-Marked 19th Century Midwifery Instrument

A pair of Victorian obstetrical forceps with long cephalic curve and shaped grip, maker-stamped to the shank. Obstetric forceps — the Chamberlen family's closely guarded secret for a century before publication — transformed difficult delivery, and 19th century examples remain among the most dramatic of all medical antiques.