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

Made:: 1651-1751 in Germany

Bow-frame amputation saw by Muller, Germany, c.1700

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Bow-frame amputation saw by Muller, Germany, c.1700
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Bow-frame amputation saw by Muller, Germany, c.1700

Bow-frame amputation saw by Muller, Germany. Illustrated as the second saw with one other amputation saw (A85244) and two bullet extractors (A610635 and A3194).

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A121438

Materials:: blade, steel, frame, steel and handle, wood

type:: instruments, surgery and saws

credit:: Hamonic Collection

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