1850s ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA MEDICAL BLOODLETTING LANCET w/EBONY HANDLE MARKED

Description

1850s ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA MEDICAL BLOODLETTING LANCET w/EBONY HANDLE MARKED
DESCRIPTION:
Offered to you is this 19th century 1850s antique medical bloodletting lancet with ebony handle. Manufacturer marked on the blade. Bloodletting is the withdrawal of often small quantities of blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness and disease. It was the most common medical practice performed by physicians from antiquity until the late 19th century, a span of almost 2,000 years. Size: 6”. For condition see photos. Scarce and highly collectable item.
SHIPPING:
All items are shipped within 24 hours of payment via Registered Global Airmail from Europe. Delivery time to Europe is about 7 business days, to the United States and the rest of the world is about 14-20 business days. Please, keep in mind that International mail goes through numerous security checks, depots and airports, so delivery times may vary. We always ship packages same day or the day after receipt of payment, the rest is up to the postal services. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
DISCLAIMER:
This and all other antique medical items that we have for sale are sold as collectibles only. They are in no way advertised, recommended or authorized to be used as medical equipment today.
TERMS OF SALE:
- All items are guaranteed genuine and as described.
- Payment is accepted by PAYPAL
- Items are shipped via Registered Global Airmail within 24 hours.
- Your bid is a legal contract.
- Payment must be received within two weeks after you have won the lot.
- We combine shipping on multiple orders, so bid confidently and save on the shipping expenses.
RETURN POLICY:
There is a 14 day return privilege given that item is returned in the same condition as sent and no attempts have been made to alternate its appearance. Full refunds are issued except for postal expenses.
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