12th May, 2022 12:00

Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments

 
  Lot 30
 

Surgical Instruments, An Amputation Set by Joseph-Frédéric-Benoît Charrière

Frenh, c.1850, in fitted oak case, chamois lined, instruments in polished unplated carbon steel with ebony handles, comprising large amputation saw and three amputation knives, each marked 'Charriere a Paris', a flolding, locking scalpel with horn handle, a pewter bougie and a steel elevator, all marked 'Charriere' and an unmarked silver probe; a pasted label in the lid details the content in script and is signed 'J Charriere', case 39.5cm across

Sold for £562

Result plus buyers premium


 

Frenh, c.1850, in fitted oak case, chamois lined, instruments in polished unplated carbon steel with ebony handles, comprising large amputation saw and three amputation knives, each marked 'Charriere a Paris', a flolding, locking scalpel with horn handle, a pewter bougie and a steel elevator, all marked 'Charriere' and an unmarked silver probe; a pasted label in the lid details the content in script and is signed 'J Charriere', case 39.5cm across

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