Amputation knife, c. 1700

Made:
1601-1750
Amputation knife, c. 1700

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Amputation knife, c. 1700
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Amputation knife, c. 1700

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A166216
Materials:
blade, steel, handle, bone and handle, brass
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 352 mm x 50 mm, 0.392 kg
type:
amputation knives
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)