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Amputation set in metal case, c. 1900
Made from nickel and chrome plated steel, this set of surgical instruments includes a large amputation saw, amputation knives and hooks to remove blood clots. The instruments are set out in two trays, all of which can be easily sterilised in boiling water.
The set was made after aseptic and antiseptic surgical techniques had come into common practice. Prior to that, instruments were often highly decorated and made of materials that ensured that they were almost impossible to clean thoroughly.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600579
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), nickel plated, possibly chrome plating, metal (unknown) and incomplete
- Measurements:
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overall: 68 mm x 391 mm x 138 mm, 3.3kg
- type:
- surgical instrument set
Parts
Metal case for Amputation set
Metal case for Amputation set, c. 1900
- Object Number:
- A600579 Pt11
- type:
- amputation sets
Naevus needle with metal handle
Naevus needle with metal handle
Aneurism needle with metal handle
Aneurism needle with metal handle
Four amputation knives
Four amputation knives, by J. Weiss, English
Catlin, double-bladed amputation knife
Catlin, by J. Weiss, English
Metal case for amputation set
Metal case with two removeable trays for amputation set, c.1900
