including: mid-19th Century Benjamin Bell-type saw, steel frame, detachable blade with rosewood handle – 22.5cm. (length); London, England, c. 1860-1900, by WEISS, LONDON, steel frame with removable blade, vulcanite handle – 21cm. (length); and a 19th Century metacarpel saw with steel frame, removable blade and ebony handle – 24cm. (length)
Note: First previously bought Christie’s, South Kensington 13th August, 1998 (Lot 53). Second bought previously David Stanley Auctions 26th September, 1998 (Lot 818). Third bought previously David Stanley Auctions 27th September, 1997 (Lot 490).
Sold for £312
Result plus buyers premium
including: mid-19th Century Benjamin Bell-type saw, steel frame, detachable blade with rosewood handle – 22.5cm. (length); London, England, c. 1860-1900, by WEISS, LONDON, steel frame with removable blade, vulcanite handle – 21cm. (length); and a 19th Century metacarpel saw with steel frame, removable blade and ebony handle – 24cm. (length)
Note: First previously bought Christie’s, South Kensington 13th August, 1998 (Lot 53). Second bought previously David Stanley Auctions 26th September, 1998 (Lot 818). Third bought previously David Stanley Auctions 27th September, 1997 (Lot 490).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024