Amputation Saw, Germany, 16th Century

Made:: 1501-1600 in Germany

Hacksaw shaped amputation saw, steel, gold plated

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Hacksaw shaped amputation saw, steel, gold plated
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Hacksaw shaped amputation saw, steel, gold plated, from South Germany, 16th century

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A625330

Materials:: steel, gold plated, wood and complete

Measurements:: overall: 15 x 295 x 53 mm
weight: 1.503kg
weight: 3.31357lbs

type:: amputation saws

credit:: Hollander, Eugen

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