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Case of amputation instruments, Scotland, 1751-1800
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Case of amputation instruments, Scotland, 1751-1800
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The case contains the equipment a surgeon would need to carry out various amputations. This includes two amputation saws, four saw blades, three knives, ten suture needles, two types of tourniquet and a lancet. The instruments were made by a number of manufacturers, including Maigny, Boog and Midgen, instrument makers based in Scotland.

maker: Boog, maker: Maingy, maker: Migden

Place made: Scotland, United Kingdom

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Keywords: suture needle; bistoury caché; Tourniquets; Amputation; probe; amputation saw; forceps; Surgical Instruments; tourniquet; lancet; amputation instrument set
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A500452
  • Photo number: L0057721
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