19th century liston-type amputation knive Bertinara Torino
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A 19th century Italian liston amputation knife signed ‘Bertinara Torino’. of polished steel with an articulated ebony handle.
Liston knives are named after their inventor, Robert Liston (1794-1847), a Scottish surgeon renowned for his speed and skill in amputation. Liston performed the first operation in Britain under anaesthetic, taking just 25 seconds.
Length: 34 cm.
