Hegar Dilator Midwife Set. Circa 1940. 
 
Stainless steel Hegar Dilator kit. inclusive of eight numbered and stainless steel marked speculums. Displayed and stored in a hand stitched, Mustard canvas wrap with tie up feature. Red vinyl internal strip lining with elastic fastenings for the speculums to be secured.
 
One for the medical fans. Certainly an intrusive set, obviously for the purpose of gradually dilating the cervix. Handsome example.