Jaw saw

Made:
1865-1900 in London
Jaw saw, possibly Wood's, by Hawkesley of London, England

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Jaw saw, possibly Wood's, by Hawkesley of London, England
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Jaw saw, possibly Wood's, by Hawkesley of London, England, 1865 to c. 1900, steel, brass and ebony

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615001
Materials:
steel, brass and ebony
Measurements:
length 197 mm
width 21 mm
height 12 mm
type:
jaw saws

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