Amputation knife by Simpson, c. 1800

Made:: 1788-1863 in London

maker:: Simpson

Amputation knife by Simpson, c. 1800
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Amputation knife by Simpson, c. 1800

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A600667

Materials:: blade, steel and handle, wood

Measurements:: length 310 mm
blade: length 185 mm
blade: width 21 mm

type:: amputation knives

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Amputation knife by Simpson, c. 1800

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