“Seeing that an intra-uterine force was occasionally absolutely necessary for the rectification of malposition, I devised the following instrument in 1856, and have used it ever since.  Its whole principle of action is that of elevating the fundus in a straight line instead of a circle, and of supporting the weight of the organ on a disk at the os externa instead of the distal end at the fundus.” – Sims’.  Sims’ Uterine Surgery, 1869. p.258-9
A fine example by N.Y. maker Reynders & Co with extra tips contained in its ebony handle.