Amputation knife in box

Object numberHC.I.7.13
TitleAmputation knife in box
CreatorArchibald Young & Son. Surgical instrument maker. Edinburgh (Manufacturer)
DescriptionAn amputation knife of plated steel in a cardboard box with metal corner stitchings.
Made in the earl twentieth century by 'Archibald Young & Son: cutlers and surgical instrument manufacturers', which is the description printed on the top of the box. It also lists their address as: 57 to 1 Forrest Road, Edinburgh.
Production placeEDINBURGH
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameKnife, amputation
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Knife Length: 30 cm
Box Width: 39.5 cm
Height: 3 cm
Depth: 3 cm