Record

Reference NumberREAD/340
TitleDr Butcher's Amputation Saw
Date1850-1899
DescriptionAmputation saw, designed by Dr Butcher. Saw is made of a steel frame with a blade holder and a dark wooden handle held on by brass rivets. The blade is missing.
Extent1 item
Dimensions330mm x 15mm x 120mm
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameBone Saw
TermAmputation, Surgical -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4847Simpson; Alexander Russell (1835-1916); Sir; Physician and Professor of Midwifery1835-1916
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
DS/UK/1385Butcher; Richard George Herbert (1819-1891); surgeon1819-1891
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