Metacarpals saw with hinged back

Made:
1801-1900 in Paris
maker:
Charrière
Metacarpals saw with hinged back, by Charriere, c.1850

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Metacarpals saw with hinged back, by Charriere, c.1850
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Metacarpals saw with hinged back, by Charriere, c.1850

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600905
Materials:
blade, steel, back, nickel and handle, ebony
Measurements:
length 211 mm
width 22 mm
blade: length 115 mm
type:
amputation saws

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