Amputation Surgical Cased Set, Carriére, France, XIX c.
Set of amputation instruments by Charrière Collin & Cie, dated circa 1860-1880. The set is complete with its series of 8 knives, its large and small saws, a powerful pair of pliers of rather unusual shape, etc. All instruments have ebony handles. All instruments are signed by Charrière or Charrière & Collon or Charrière & Cie.
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Content
Mahogany box with bras plaque on the lead, has two compartments. The box inside is lined with red velvet. Case contains the following instruments:
Lower compartment:
- Set of Liston amputation knives
- Tourniquet
- Two instruments are missing: a pair of pliers and a hook or a curved needle.
Upper compartment:
- Large saw
- Small saw
- Pliers
