Knife, amputation

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OBJECT TYPE
surgical/amputation
DATE
1783–1819
ARTIFACT NUMBER
2002.1029.002
MANUFACTURER
Laundy
MODEL
Unknown
LOCATION
England

More Information


General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
2
Total Parts
9
AKA
N/A
Patents
N/A
General Description
Dark brown wood handle; curved heavy silver metal [steel ?] blade has pointed tip.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
30.0 cm
Width
2.2 cm
Height
N/A
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Medical Technology
Category
Instruments
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Laundy
Country
England
State/Province
Unknown
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Unknown
State/Province
Unknown
Period
This knife presumably used c. 1783- 1819 +
Canada
Acquired as part of University Health Network [UHN] collection of artifacts, trade literature and archival material.
Function
Used to cut through bone, tendons, etc. during surgical procedure.
Technical
This knife type also known as a broad backed amputation saw.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
"LAUNDY" stamped into blade, near attachment point with handle. UHN catalogue no. "X934.16.3 B" printed by hand in white ink on handle.
Missing
Appears complete.
Finish
Dark brown wood handle; curved heavy silver metal [steel ?] blade has pointed tip.
Decoration
N/A

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