Amputation saw, hinged back, English, c. 1800

Made:
1750-1850
Amputation saw, hinged back, English, c. 1800

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Amputation saw, hinged back, English, c. 1800
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Amputation saw, hinged back, English, c. 1800

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A648009
Materials:
blade, steel and handle, wood
Measurements:
length 357 mm
width 57 mm
blade: length 195 mm
type:
amputation saws

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