12th May, 2022 12:00
Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments
Two Cased Sets of Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments by Weiss and Maw etc
English, c.1860, case gilt stamped 'J Weiss & Son 62 Strand London', 10 ivory handled instruments plus forceps and scissors, case 16.5cm across; a cased set of three by Maw, c.1860; with an unusual retractable ivory-handled eye instrument by Weiss 8.2cm closed (3) [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 £188
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1860, case gilt stamped 'J Weiss & Son 62 Strand London', 10 ivory handled instruments plus forceps and scissors, case 16.5cm across; a cased set of three by Maw, c.1860; with an unusual retractable ivory-handled eye instrument by Weiss 8.2cm closed (3) [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
