Spring Lancet with Case
Item
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Title:
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Spring Lancet with Case
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Description:
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19th century brass spring lancet with steel lever release, engraved with floral motif, in typical case made of wood covered in leather and lined with chamois. Case closes by a latch. Incomplete: removable bottom of brass casing missing.
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Date:
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[1870s]
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Format:
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41 x 18 mm
case 70 x 40 x 22 mm
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Materials:
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steel
brass
leather
wood
chamois
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Subject:
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Medical instruments and apparatus
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Type:
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medical device
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Provenance:
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From the collection of Gerald Rodnan, MD
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Tag:
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bloodletting instruments
medical instruments
