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Actions	Case of Military Surgical Instrument Remove from selection Add to selection Object number@GBO TitleCase of Military Surgical Instrument CreatorArnold and Sons (agent)‎, Evans DescriptionCase of military surgical instruments including full amputation kit, catheters and trephine. The wooden box has a plaque on the lid that reads 'L.S W O, Surgeon's Instruments' with a crown symbol. Presumably meaning the War Office. Most instruments have been marked with the letters L.S and either WO or the war office arrow symbol. The case was made by 'Arnold & Sons, Sheffield' and most instruments also have this makers mark, except the amputation knives, saw and bone forceps which are made by 'Evans'. There are two layers, one wooden tray has small retractable metal handles and can be moved to reveal the bottom layer of instruments. There are also instruments set into the lid of the case. Production date c.Early C 1925-01-01 Object nameCase Object categoryINSTRUMENT MaterialWood Dimensions Length: 45.00 cm Height: 8.00 cm Width: 17.00 cm

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TitleCase of Military Surgical Instrument

DescriptionCase of military surgical instruments including full amputation kit, catheters and trephine. The wooden box has a plaque on the lid that reads 'L.S W O, Surgeon's Instruments' with a crown symbol. Presumably meaning the War Office. Most instruments have been marked with the letters L.S and either WO or the war office arrow symbol. The case was made by 'Arnold & Sons, Sheffield' and most instruments also have this makers mark, except the amputation knives, saw and bone forceps which are made by 'Evans'. There are two layers, one wooden tray has small retractable metal handles and can be moved to reveal the bottom layer of instruments. There are also instruments set into the lid of the case.

Production date c.Early C 1925-01-01

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