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A finistrated vectis with fingertip handle by Fratelli Lollini. Signed ‘Fli Lollini’. The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis gained recognition, winning 21 awards between 1851 and 1892 at various exhibitions, including world fairs in London Read More...

01 Aug

Amputation saw signed ‘V. Colombo’ c. 1870

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A bow-frame amputation saw signed ‘V. Colombo’ of circa 1870. Made of steel and a shaded ebony handle. Dimensions: 9,8 x 38 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Amputation saw by Barberris Torino c.1880

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A bow-frame amputation saw of steel and an articulated ebony handle, c. 1850. The polished steel bow is signed ‘Barberris Torino’. Dimensions: 10,7 x 36 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Polished steel amputation saw c. 1780

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An amputation saw of circa 1780, the polished steel is formed in a rectangle and shaped bowed towards the articulated ebony handle. The saw can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is nicely decorated in a pointed circle. Dimensions: 9,5 x 30 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Amputation saw signed VP c. 1750

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Decorated bow-frame amputation saw, steel blade and steel/wooden handle, c. 1750. The bow is signed ‘VP’ with dots. Dimensions: 10,8 x 34,8 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Amputation saw, signed OG c. 1780

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A bow-frame amputation saw of steel and an articulated ebony handle, c. 1780. The frame is nicely decorated and signed ‘OG’. Dimensions: 8,3 x 55,5 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Bow-frame amputation saw by Grangeret Paris c. 1780

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A large bow-frame amputation saw signed by ‘Grangeret Paris’ of the c. 1780. Nicely decorated saw knob. Grangeret is known as one of the finest instrument makers of his time and therefore he was a cutler to the Emporer Napoleon Bonaparte. Dimensions: 12 x 51 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Aug

Bow-frame amputation saw, 18th century

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A large 18th century bow-frame amputation saw of wrought iron and ebony. Decorated with a sphere in the metal holder and sharply bowed edges. The blade is attached by two rivets and can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is decorated with three circles. Dimensions: 14 x 47 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

31 Jul

Amputation saw beginning 18th century

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Bow amputation saw of steel with mahogany wooden handle beginning 18th century Dimensions: 12 x 55 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

31 Jul

Amputation saw beginning 18th century

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A steel bow frame amputation saw of the beginning of the 18th century. The mahogany wooden handle is supported by two rivets. Dimensions: 13 x 40 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

31 Jul

Metacarpal bone saw c. 1800

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A metacarpal bone saw with an ebony handle of c. 1800. The saw is slightly decorated with curled steel towards the handle. The saw can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is nicely decorated in a circle. Dimensions: 6,3 x 21 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

31 Jul

Metacarpal bone saw c. 1800

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A metacarpal bone saw of circa 1800 with an ebony octagonal handle ending in a sphere. The steel of the saw is slightly decorated by curls towards the handle. The blade of this saw is broken. The saw can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is nicely decorated in a circle. Dimensions: 9,4 x 27 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...