Amputation knife
- maker:
- William Matthews
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LicenseAmputation knife, by Matthews, London
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Amputation knife, by Matthews, London, with Nettleship's modification, c.1850, in case
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600638
- Materials:
- blade, steel, handle, steel, case, wood, case, leather and case, velvet
- Measurements:
-
case: length 250 mm
case: width 42 mm
case: height 25 mm
knife: length 240 mm
blade: length 132 mm
blade: width 27 mm
- type:
- amputation knives
