19th Century, steel, ebony and lignum vitae – largest 14.5cm (length), shortest 11cm (length)
Note: The first scarificator previously bought at Sotheby’s 15th November, 1988 (Lot 3325). Second scarificator previously bought from Christie’s, South Kensington 13th August, 1998 (Lot 117).
Sold for £100
Result plus buyers premium
19th Century, steel, ebony and lignum vitae – largest 14.5cm (length), shortest 11cm (length)
Note: The first scarificator previously bought at Sotheby’s 15th November, 1988 (Lot 3325). Second scarificator previously bought from Christie’s, South Kensington 13th August, 1998 (Lot 117).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024