Medical instrument
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stainless steel
Measurements
85 mm (Width) x 12 mm (Depth); 306 mm (Length); 210 mm (Length); 60 mm (Width)
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514505.13
Summary
Surgical saw. The inscription on the handle reads THACKRAY LEEDS. ENGLAND. On the blade the inscription reads STAINLESS STEEL and on top of the blade hand etched the inscription reads SMH MORTUARY 12/59. Part of a twentieth century mortuary set.
Provenance
Gifted to The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
At the top of the blade: SMH MORTUARY 12/59 In the middle of the blade: STAINLESS STEEL On the handle: THACKRAY LEEDS. ENGLAND