12th May, 2022 12:00

Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments

 
  Lot 28
 

Judaica, Surgical Instrument, An Antique Russian Circumcision Knife

19th century, a fine example of a rare 19th century Jewish circumcision izmel knife with typical straight blade and raised central spine, polished cabon steel blade with ivory handle, the blade stamped Grunewald for G. Grunewald Königsberg (now Kaliningrad), in fitted velvet and silk lined leather case, knife 16cm [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 £562

Result plus buyers premium


 

19th century, a fine example of a rare 19th century Jewish circumcision izmel knife with typical straight blade and raised central spine, polished cabon steel blade with ivory handle, the blade stamped Grunewald for G. Grunewald Königsberg (now Kaliningrad), in fitted velvet and silk lined leather case, knife 16cm [CITES]

Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.

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