Bloodletting instruments

Spring lancet

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.

Manufacturer unknown

aprox. 1870-1879

Spring lancet

Large brass spring lancet with brass release lever and steel blade; no maker's markings.

Manufacturer unknown

19th century

Spring lancet

Standard brass spring lancet with steel lever release in typical case made of wood covered in leather and lined with chamois. Case closes by a latch.

Manufacturer unknown

19th century

Spring lancet

A white metal spring lancet with a button trigger in a paper box lined with velvet, closed by latch

Manufacturer unknown

19th century

Scarificator

Twelve-bladed octagonal steel scarificator, blades arranged on two rods and cutting in the same direction. Two stars engraved on one side indicate proper alignment of top and bottom. Bears symbol of crowned rod of Asclepius on cocking lever. Used in cupping.

By Kny-Scheerer Company

circa 1890

Scarificator

Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction. Two stars on top and bottom indicate proper alignment. Used in cupping.

Manufacturer unknown

19th century

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