Metal tube containing scalpel and amputation knife
Maker
Joseph Gray & Son (estab. 1849, closed 1965)
Date
Circa 1900
Description
Metal container with corrugated spiral pattern. Inside the lid is some brown waxed paper. The tube contains an English type scalpel with nickel plated handle, and an amputation knife designed for circular motion, with a nickel plated, grooved handle for firm grip.
Object detail
0.2 x 15.1 x 1.8 cm (scalpel)
0.5 x 17.4 x 1.5 cm (amputation knife)
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