RCSIC/I 51 - amputation sets
- Object numberRCSIC/I 51
- Collection
- Category
- Object name
- DescriptionAmputation set consisting of seven steel instruments with rosewood handles, in a wooden case with red velvet lining, some instruments are marked by Savigny or Bodker, British, mid to late 18th century. The case may have belonged to John Edward Fosbrooke (1795-1886), who was the great-great grandfather of the donor. The set includes the following instruments: a bow amputation saw (unmarked), a metacarpal saw (unmarked and probably not original to the set), box jointed forceps with distal perforated end for tying ligatures (unmarked), a key to unlock the sexagonal screw used to tighten/ loosen the blade of the bow saw (unmarked), a curved amputation knife by Bodker, a part curved amputation knife by Savigny, and a bistoury by Savigny, as well as three suture needles stored under an ivory handled lid. There is also space for a tenaculum (missing). Extensive treatment conservation work undertaken in June 2017. See attached treatment report.
- Production date1740 - 1800
- Owner/user
- presented
Physical Location
- LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
- Physical descriptionSteel, wood, velvet.
- Dimensions
- height: 65 mm
- width: 478 mm
- depth: 230 mm
