1800’s Obstetric (Birthing) Vectis W/ Ebony Handle by A.L. HERNSTE Antique Medical Equipment

1800's / Vectis (Birthing Instrument) Maker marked - A.L. HERNSTE / Size - 11 3/8 Inches 

19th century obstetric vectis could convert the impassable shoulder positions to the normal vertex presentation, but because there was only the one blade they were often referred to as “levers”.