Scarifying, Cupping and Leaching the cervix was 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 splendid and rare example of Sims’ Uterine Scarificator, likely form the UK with checquered ebony handle and slide lock. Unsigned and lacking blade otherwise VFC.