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Military Surgeon's Amputation Saw by Maw, London
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Military Surgeon's Amputation Saw by Maw, London

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
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Military surgeon's amputation saw by Maw, London

With cast brass handle and steel blade, this amputation saw could tell a few stories, the handle well formed to grip the hand. Stamped MAW LONDON and with the military broad arrow or ‘crows foot’ ordnance mark has been used on British Army equipment since the 16th century. S. Maw & Son were London based makers of surgical equipment, throughout the 19th and 20th century.

English, 19th century

9cm H, 31cm W, 2cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Surgical Amputation Saw to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145424
Dealers Internal Reference
LB15256
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

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Military surgeon's amputation saw by Maw, London
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With cast brass handle and steel blade, this amputation saw could tell a few stories, the handle well formed to grip the hand.
Baggott & Co.

Stamped MAW LONDON and with the military broad arrow or ‘crows foot’ ordnance mark has been used on British Army equipment since the 16th century. S. Maw & Son were London based makers of surgical equipment, throughout the 19th and 20th century.

English, 19th century

9cm H, 31cm W, 2cm D.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Surgical Amputation Saw to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145424
Dealers Internal Ref
LB15256
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A 19th-century surgical amputation saw featuring a steel blade with fine teeth and a curved brass pistol-grip handle.
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Military Surgeon's Amputation Saw by Maw, London

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Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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A 19th-century surgical amputation saw featuring a steel blade with fine teeth and a curved brass pistol-grip handle.
Military surgeon's amputation saw by Maw, London
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A 19th-century surgical amputation saw featuring a steel blade with fine teeth and a curved brass pistol-grip handle.
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  • ObjectMedical Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSteel, Brass
  • ColourGrey, Gold
  • MotifsPistol grip handle, Heavy blade spine, Fine tooth edge, Brass fittings
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century military surgeon's amputation saw originates from the Victorian era and carries the maker stamp of Maw, London. The instrument consists of a grey steel blade paired with a polished gold-coloured cast brass handle, joined by two metal fixing screws. The design incorporates a heavy spine along the upper edge of the blade, a fine tooth edge running along the bottom, and a curved pistol-grip handle with distinctive scrollwork terminals at the ends. Surface ageing appears across the steel blade in the form of mottled oxidation and dark patination. The item measures 9 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a striking decorative display item within a gentleman's library or study environment. Positioned upright on a bookshelf or flat surface among antique volumes, the medical instrument brings historical character and industrial design interest to the display. The compact scale allows it to fit neatly on narrow shelving units or within enclosed glass display cabinets alongside other scientific or medical curiosities.

FAQs

Used by field surgeons during 19th-century military campaigns, these specialized saws were designed for rapid bone resection procedures prior to the advent of powered surgical equipment.

Early surgical saws were crafted with carbon steel blades for edge retention, reinforced with heavy steel spines and attached to cast brass or ergonomic wooden handles.

Authentic period examples feature maker marks stamped near the blade spine or handle, fine hand-cut teeth patterns, and period-appropriate brass fittings with original oxidisation.

These items are typically presented inside glass-fronted cabinets of curiosities, displayed on bespoke brass stands on a bookshelf, or mounted within dark shadow boxes.

Keep the object in a dry climate to prevent corrosion, clean steel elements with light mineral oil, and leave brass handle patination untreated to protect historical integrity.
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