Amputation knife by Cargill 1739-1789

Made:
1739-1789 in London
maker:
John Cargill
Amputation knife by Cargill 1739-1789

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Amputation knife by Cargill 1739-1789
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Amputation knife by Cargill 1739-1789

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600674
Materials:
blade, steel and handle, mahogany
Measurements:
overall: 26 mm x 347 mm x 68 mm, .24 kg
type:
amputation knives