Amputation set

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This incomplete amputation set dates from around 1830 and was used by Dr David Hutchison, a general practitioner in Musselburgh in East Lothian from 1950 to 1984.

The set includes a saw, two knives by Evans of London and a knife by Alexander Still of Edinburgh.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-063-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VJ 95
• Date: 1830 - 1890
  Around 1830
  
• Material: Wood box
  Instrument, medical / amputation set / saw / knife / box
  
• Dimensions: 65 mm H x 450 mm L x 200 mm D
  
• What: Instrument, medical / amputation set / saw / knife / box
  
• Subject: Medical and dental instruments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Alexander Still, Edinburgh (Maker)
  Evans, London (Maker)
  
• Where: England, London
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Musselburgh
  
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• Description: Amputation set, incomplete and in a wooden box, 1830 - 1890, used by Dr David Hutchison, a general practitioner of Musselburgh, 1950 - 1984
  
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