{"product_id":"victorian-stork-umbilical-clamp-for-midwives","title":"Victorian Stork Umbilical Clamp for Midwives","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you think of medical instruments, what comes to mind? Perhaps something simple and utilitarian, that's all function and no form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile that may be the case for our modern-day tools, for Victorians aesthetics were almost as important as function. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, this may look like a miniature statue or a small piece of art, but they were once an integral tool in a midwife's arsenal.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashioned in 830 silver, this umbilical clamp is fashioned in the shape of a stork with a snake curled around it and resting on its head -- as a symbol of transformation, healing and renewal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen opened, hidden under each wing is a small swaddled baby. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clamp perches upright on its little bird feet, making it a wonderful display piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid to late 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e830 silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.5\" x 3.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003e830 and an unidentifiable maker's mark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eAt one time, the lower jaw would have had transverse notches to hold the cord tightly, but that piece of silver has sadly come off and caused a slight ripple in the bottom portion of the beak. The beak is still complete, it is just missing an inner layer. The hinge is a little loose from years of use, but is still solid. We do not recommend using these clamps as originally intended. This piece should be considered for display only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with warm soapy water and polish with a polishing cloth if desired. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444289130685,"sku":null,"price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/UmbilicalCordClamp2.jpg?v=1772401386","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/victorian-stork-umbilical-clamp-for-midwives","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}