Medicine, A Baron Charles Louis Heurteloup Artificial Leech

German, c.1840-1850, a large set in mahogany case with metal plaque stamped 'Baron Heurteloup Patent, No 1820', with four artificial leeches with a selection of profiles to fit the body part addressed and a mechanical lancet/scarificator in lacquered brass, stamped 'Baron Heurteloup Patent, No 1820 with rotating circular blade, operated by pulling a cord, case 20.5cm