In Kirkup's book, he notes that
Mathieu (page 271-272, fig. 349
right) in 1864, published a very
similar, if not identical design of
this type of single rack and catch
integral to the handles. It's
entirely possible that Gemrig
imported this design. Kirkup also
shows a locking rack and catch in
the Sim's needle holder, c. 1864.
From Kirkup, 'The Evolution of
Surgical Instruments', p. 272
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