Amputation saws and bullet extractors, 16th-18th century.

Made:
1651-1750 in France
Ornate bow-frame amputation saw, by Lesueur, France, c. 1700

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Ornate bow-frame amputation saw, by Lesueur, France, c. 1700
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Ornate bow-frame amputation saw, by Lesueur, France, c. 1700

Ornate bow-frame ampautation saw, by Lesueur, France, c. 1700. Illustrated as the top object with one other amputation saw (A121438) and two bullet extractors (A610635 and A3194).

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A85244
Materials:
blade, steel, frame, steel and handle, ebony
Measurements:
overall: 121 mm x 467 mm x 12 mm, .56 kg
type:
instruments and surgery