Amputation knife, by Brand, c.1800

Made:
1750-1850
Amputation knife, by Brand, c.1800

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Amputation knife, by Brand, c.1800
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Amputation knife, by Brand, c.1800

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600653
Materials:
handle, steel and handle, wood
Measurements:
length 290 mm
blade: length 168 mm
blade: width 25 mm
type:
amputation knives

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