Bow amputation saw

Made:
1801-1900
Bow amputation saw, steel with wooden handle, European

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Bow amputation saw, steel with wooden handle, European
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Bow amputation saw, steel with wooden handle, European, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1978-249
Materials:
steel and handle, wood
Measurements:
length 423 mm
blade: width 29 mm
approx: width 110 mm
handle: thickness 23 mm
type:
amputation saws
credit:
Wickham, M.

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