Skull saw, early 20th century.

Made:: 1901-1930

Skull saw with crank handle to move blade, with spare blade

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A616400

Materials:: steel, brass and wood

type:: instruments and surgery

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Skull saw, early 20th century.

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