Three small aseptic knives by Down, cased, c. 1890

Made:
1880-1950 in London
maker:
Down Brothers
Three small aseptic knives by Down, cased, c. 1890

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Three small aseptic knives by Down, cased, c. 1890
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Three small aseptic knives by Down, cased, c. 1890

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600601
Materials:
blades, steel, handles, steel and case, wood
Measurements:
case: length 275 mm
case: width 60 mm
case: height 35 mm
knife 1: length 198 mm
knife 2: length 196 mm
catlin: length 242 mm
type:
amputation knives

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