Thigh tourniquet, Roman, 199 BCE-500 CE

Made:
199 BCE-500 CE in Roman Empire
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Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman
Science Museum Group Collection
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Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection
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Thigh tourniquet, bronze, Roman, from Hamonic collection

A tourniquet is used to control bleeding, especially during amputations. It is a device that is still in use today. This example was used on the thigh and is made from bronze. Many of the straps have engraved patterns and originally the bronze would have been coated with leather to make the patient as comfortable as possible.

The tourniquet came from the private collection of Dr Noel Hamonic (active 1850-1928), and was sold by Hamonic’s sons in two parts to Henry Wellcome, the first in June 1928 for £4,400 and the second in July 1928 for £803. The collection consisted mostly of surgical instruments and pharmacy ware.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A63014
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 210 mm x 265 mm, .79kg
type:
tourniquet
credit:
Hamonic Collection