Amputation knives used by Robert Liston
Object numberHC.I.12.5
TitleAmputation knives used by Robert Liston
Creator J (Edinburgh) Macleod (agent)
DescriptionA pair of steel knives, John MacLeod, Edinburgh, 1820’s, with ebony
Robert Liston used these knives to perform his first amputation at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and immediately after presented them to T. Annandale Esq. 1827
Production date accurate 1827-01-01
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Box Length: 38 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm
Long knife Length: 35 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm
Short knife Length: 30 cm
Width: 2 cm
Depth: 1 cm