Antique Brass Stork / Crane Umbilical Cord Clamp

This is a fantastic piece of medical history! While often mistaken for sewing scissors, this beautifully detailed stork is actually an antique umbilical cord clamp. Historically used by midwives, the tool features heavy, blunt inner jaws specifically designed to pinch the umbilical cord and stem blood flow, rather than cut it.

This makes an excellent addition for collectors of antique medical instruments, midwifery history, or macabre / medical oddities.

Item Details:

Item: Umbilical Cord Clamp / Midwife Tongs

Design: Intricately detailed stork/crane bird shape with deeply cast feather patterns on the handles and body.

Material: Solid brass (shows natural vintage patina and darkening).

Length: Approximately 6.5 inches long (see photo with ruler for scale).

Blades/Jaws: Flat and blunt (unsharpened), functioning as a true clamp.

Condition: Authentic vintage/antique wear and tarnish. The pivot joint is tight and the clamp opens and closes smoothly.

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