Amputation knife with trade card, c. 1750.

Made:
1739-1789 in London and England
maker:
John Cargill

Amputation knife by Cargill, c. 1750

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A86353
Materials:
blade, steel and handle, wood
Measurements:
overall: 28 mm x 375 mm x 32 mm, .24 kg
type:
instruments and surgery