Amputation saws and bullet extractors, 16th-18th century.

Made:
1601-1700
Bullet extractor, possibly 17th century

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Bullet extractor, possibly 17th century
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Bullet extractor, possibly 17th century. Illustrated as the third object from the top, with two amputation saws (A85244 and A121438) and one other bullet extractor (A3194).

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610635
Materials:
iron and brass
type:
instruments and surgery