both with concave mirrors, an early example in fruitwood, probably early 19th century, the mirror plate retained with boxwood and ebony stringing, 13cm; an example c.1860-1880, ball and socket joint, in nickel silver, nickel plated brass with bone handle ((blood vessel spots clearly visable in the bone), 12.6cm [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Sold for £62
Result plus buyers premium
both with concave mirrors, an early example in fruitwood, probably early 19th century, the mirror plate retained with boxwood and ebony stringing, 13cm; an example c.1860-1880, ball and socket joint, in nickel silver, nickel plated brass with bone handle ((blood vessel spots clearly visable in the bone), 12.6cm [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022