Amputation and General Operations case

Maker
1. Savory & Moore (estab. 1806, closed 1992)
2. S. Maw, Son & Thompson (estab. Circa 1870, closed Circa 1905)
Date
1880s-1920s
Description
A wooden and metal case, with latches at either end of the sides of the case, lined with purple velvet, containing a small key to the case lock, an 11-inch amputation knife with a wooden handle and two full curve needles with wooden handles. the majority of the instruments are missing from the case. On the label on the inside of the case: "Savory & Moore London".
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Object detail

Medium
wood, metal, velvet
Measurements
5 x 34.2 x 45 cm (open)
7.5 x 17 x 45 cm (closed)
Accession Number
MHM06121
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Object Type
Named Collection
Medical History Museum Category

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