A pair of small antique Simpson type obstetrical birthing forceps in perfect condition, dating from around 1920 and made by Charles Thackray. 
 
Obstetrical forceps gripped a baby’s head to help delivery during difficult childbirths. 
The forceps measure 26cm in length and are in as new condition; when we acquired this pair they came wrapped in gauze which was likely the original wrapping, so they have probably never been used.
 
An example can be seen in the Science Museum Collection in London, the link is below should you be interested to investigate further.
 
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co94650/simpson-type-obstetrical-forceps-birmingham-england-1871-1900
 
The catalogue pages showing similar items have been taken from a late 19th century catalogue.