Record

Reference NumberREAD/157
TitleListon Knife
Date1875-1925
Creator NameJohn Weiss & Son Ltd, Medical supply company, 1787-
DescriptionSurgical knife of the Liston type, used for amputations, consisting of a wooden grooved handle and a metal blade with one sharp edge and a blunt, rounded tip. Engraved 'Weiss'.
Extent1 item
Dimensions300mm x 10mm x 25mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSurgical Knife
TermAmputation, Surgical -- Instrumentation
Dissection -- instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3738John Weiss & Son Ltd; 1787-; Medical supply company1787-
DS/UK/2850Liston; Robert (1794-1847); surgeon1794-1847
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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