Collection

Amputation set

Made:
1890-1900
maker:
Mayer and Meltzer
Amputation set, almost complete, in mahogany case, brass bound

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Amputation set, almost complete, in mahogany case, brass bound
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Amputation set, almost complete, in mahogany case, brass bound, by Mayer and Meltzer of London. C. 1890-1900

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600923
Materials:
Wood (mahogany), Metal (brass), Velvet
type:
amputation set

Parts

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