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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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
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022