1st May, 2024 13:00

Science, Medicine & Early Technology

 
Lot 22
 

Three Metacarpel Bow Saws

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).

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