Aseptic amputation knife of catlin

Made:
1910-1950 in England

Aseptic amputation knife of catlin, English, circa 1940.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600604
Materials:
metal plated (unknown) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
length: 265mm
length (upper blade): 115mm
length (lower blade): 140mm
width (blade): 17mm
type:
amputation knife

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