1st May, 2024 13:00

Science, Medicine & Early Technology

 
  Lot 80
 

Two Silver Lancet Cases

one Victorian silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, Birmingham, 1838, engraved W.M., with engine-turned decoration, two tortoiseshell lancets stamped WEISS LONDON and READ – 6cm. (length); the second, a George III silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, London, 1797, engraved with initials in ribbon-tied shield, with two tortoiseshell lancets stamped LAUNDY – 7.7cm. (length)

Note: The second previously bought from Sotheby’s 26th July, 1989 (1192).

Sold for £362

Result plus buyers premium


 

one Victorian silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, Birmingham, 1838, engraved W.M., with engine-turned decoration, two tortoiseshell lancets stamped WEISS LONDON and READ – 6cm. (length); the second, a George III silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, London, 1797, engraved with initials in ribbon-tied shield, with two tortoiseshell lancets stamped LAUNDY – 7.7cm. (length)

Note: The second previously bought from Sotheby’s 26th July, 1989 (1192).

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