A large French amputation saw by Lesueur elder, circa 1780
620 euros
Dimensions
49 cm lenght
Circa
1780
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very good example of large amputation saw with the mark “a crowned” which is the mark of Lesueur family, and here for Lesueur elder. We can date the saw circa 1780. It measures 49 cm lenght.
The frame of the saw is made in forged steel and quite elegante.
Despite a very small crack at the ebony handle, the condition is generally very good with nice a patina and its orignal blade.
A good example, signed, of a classic French 18th capital amputation saw.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
