Two amputation knives by Brown, in case, c. 1860

Two amputation knives by Brown, in case, c. 1860

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Two amputation knives by Brown, in case, c. 1860
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Two amputation knives by Brown, in case, c. 1860

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Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600600
Materials:
blades, steel, handles, ebony, case, wood, case, leather and case, velvet
Measurements:
case: length 396 mm
case: width 52 mm
case: weight 28 kg
knife 1: length 375 mm
knife 2: length 327 mm
type:
amputation knives
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)