Scarifying, Cupping and Leeching the cervix were employed in cases of uterine plethora and numerous other disorders. All manner of instruments were devised for this purpose and later forms were often shielded to avoid injury to adjacent tissues and control the depth of the lancet’s penetration.
A scarce example of the ‘recourbe’ (bent or curved) form of uterine scarificator with steel shaft marked Collin and with a smooth ebony handle. VFC.