Vintage obstetrical (OB) forceps manufactured by Pharmacraft, a mid-20th-century American surgical instrument maker.

These instruments were used by physicians and midwives to assist in childbirth by carefully guiding the infant’s head during delivery.

Features:

• stamped PHARMACRAFT maker mark

• stainless steel construction

• classic curved obstetric blades

• loop handles and locking joint

Includes original handwritten collection tag identifying the instrument as midwifery / OB forceps.

Condition shows normal wear from age and handling.

This item comes from the liquidation of a large privately assembled historical medical teaching collection containing surgical instruments, embalming tools, anatomical charts, and laboratory equipment.

Additional items from this collection will be listed.

Collectors interested in acquiring the entire collection are welcome to inquire.