Heine's osteotome by Heine

Name/Title

Heine's osteotome by Heine

Description

This is an early complex horn handled chain saw designed by Bernhard Heine primarily for amputation but also for other sorts of bone surgery.. The included image represents the use of an osteotome in a text by Charrière. Not many of these instrument were made because of the complexity and the expense. of production.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Length

13 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 9, 2026

Notes

guard, screw and wheel restored

Create Date

July 9, 2026

Update Date

August 26, 2026