Scultetus bow saw, late 16th or 17th century

Item Info

Title:
Scultetus bow saw, late 16th or 17th century
Date:
1590s to 1600s
Description:
Large amputating saw made of bronze and iron with hand-carved wooden handle, with tightening screw. 26.5" x 7.25". Meant for two-person operation.
Format:
Digital Collection:
History of Medicine Artifacts
Source Collection:
History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999
Series:
Dr. Josiah Charles Trent Collection Artifacts, approximately 1650-late 19th century
Provenance:
The History of Medicine artifacts collection were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2011.
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
Identifier:
  • htrent0018
  • ref693_srs
  • homartifacts
  • duke:308583
  • homst52018
  • ark:/87924/r4bk17028
  • 9221670c-22a7-4109-afb0-3d66a9eef1ca
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r4bk17028
Sponsor:
Adopted by Harsha Murthy T'81 in memory of M.S.N. Murthy, M.D.