Name/Title
Amputation sawsDescription
(top left column down) exhibition bow saw by Aubry, Butcher’s bow saw by Evans & Co., Hey’s saw by Down, serrated Parker’s Capital saw by Tiemann; (top right column down) Sattertlee’s saw by Tiemann, Rust’s bow saw by Tiemann, Gigli chain saw with carrier by Aubry, lifting-back metacarpal saw with universal handle by Tiemann; Tenon saw by Evans & Wormull.
The mid 19th century oil on board is by an unknown artist and shows an amputation with several attendants holding down the patient while students observe the procedure.
Italian obstetrician Leonardo Gigli designed a chained amputation device in 1894. The use of the amputation and Gigli saw is demonstrated in "Traité Complet d'Anatomie de l'Homme" (1866-1871) 2nd ed. by Bourgery, Bernard, and Jacob.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Aug 4, 2026Create Date
August 5, 2026Update Date
August 21, 2026
