Ornate bow-frame amputation saw
- Made:
- 1581-1700
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Ornate bow-frame amputation saw, decorated with appliqued brass flowers on handle, c. 1581-1700
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A85253
- Materials:
- complete, steel (metal), metal (unknown), wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 103 mm x 412 mm,
overall (blade): 235 mm
- type:
- amputation saw
