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Category: Saw
Estimated Date: 1850
Name: Heine’s Osteotome
Manufacturer: Charriere

Description: 15“chain saw with checkered ebony handle. Additional handle at front of saw to steady it. Also a rotating handle which is used to turn the blade. There is a sharp spike on the side to fix the instrument to the bone and adjustable guards on one side of the chain. Made of wood, brass and steel.

Reference 1: 54

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