Case of amputation instruments, Scotland, 1751-1800

Made:
1751-1800 in Scotland
maker:
Maingy, Boog and Migden
Case of amputation instruments, 2nd half 18th century, Scottish

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Case of amputation instruments, 2nd half 18th century, Scottish
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Case of amputation instruments, 2nd half 18th century, Scottish

Case of amputation instruments, several makers, Scottish

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500452
Materials:
wood (unidentified), fabric, metal (unknown), brown and complete
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 450 mm x 270 mm, 3.47kg
type:
amputation instrument set

Parts

Guard for limb possibly

Guard for limb possibly

Guard for limb possibly

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 380 mm x 126 mm,
Materials:
whole, leather
Object Number:
A500452 Pt1
type:
guards
Forceps, pierced

Forceps, pierced

Forceps, pierced

Materials:
whole, metal
Object Number:
A500452 Pt2
type:
forceps
Forceps, fenestrated

Forceps, fenestrated

Forceps, fenestrated, curved

Materials:
whole, metal
Object Number:
A500452 Pt12
type:
forceps
Bar, hole at each end

Bar, hole at each end

Bar, hole at each end, Knobel

Materials:
whole, wood
Object Number:
A500452 Pt15
type:
bars
Case for amputation instruments, Scottish, late 18th century.

Case for amputation instruments, Scottish, late 18th century.

Lined wooden case for amputation instruments, 2nd half 18th century, Scottish

Materials:
wood (unidentified) and cotton velvet
Object Number:
A500452 Pt17
type:
instrument cases