Decapitation apparatus

Made:
1801-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Decapitation apparatus, steel blade, ebony handle, Levret

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Decapitation apparatus, steel blade, ebony handle, Levret
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Decapitation apparatus, steel blade, ebony handle, Levret, French, circa 1825, from Charriere, Collin and Gentile collection

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606233
Materials:
steel, chromium-plated and ebony
Measurements:
length 420 mm
width 51 mm
height 20 mm
type:
decapitation apparatus
credit:
Drouot