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S. Maw, London , 1850/1860- bloodletting /Lancet natural tortoise shell scales

$ 105.6

Availability: 44 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Maker: S. Maw London

    Description

    Antique S. MAW , London . Civil War Era medic Lancet~ Bloodletting-Phlebotomy, scalpel made between 1850 /1860. Authentic Tortoise shell handles.  I found the diagram pictures from the Smithsonian museum !
    Here we have an Antique, Civil War Era medical bloodletting ,lancet/scalpel , phlebotomy tool with authentic Tortoise shell handles.  this London Maker is a more obscure find here in the United States . This medical device was made by S. Maw , London between 1850 and 1860. The steel blade is housed within the tortoise shell blade guards.
    The pictures are part of the description. The lancet is in overall  good condition with no cracks or breaks to the tortoise shell and has some edge flea-bites which is normal for a 172 year old device!  99% of these don't even exist now due to use , time snd wear.
    The blade shows some natural patina and a clear tang stamp . The steel blade length is approx 1  1/2". When closed, the lancet is 2  1/8" long.
    Rare to even see this in good working condition . The Shell handles have endured ! Authentic tortoise shell handles, a near full blade and fully visible makers stamp on the tang.
    This is VERY uncommon especially in good working condition , as i was researching and nearly all were in a museum worldwide! I genuinely didn't know how rare it is . There are FAR FAR more reproductions out there but they don't even hold a candle to an original 172 year old Bloodletting-Phlebotomy tool with authentic tortoise shell handles not to mention tortoise shell can't be used anymore. This piece is , as i found out , museum worthy , is in good working condition . The blade folds smoothly between the handles.
    This is a fine piece to add to your Civil War era medical collection. The pictures are part of the description. Have fun and happy bidding! * OFFERS ARE ENCOURAGED, the worst i can do is counter offer.
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    ill ship promptly , usps first class unless you'd like another shipping option. please tell me before auction end so I can switch shipping . Please pay 48 hours of auction end . I reserve the right to cancel bids with users with zero feedback or negative feedback no returns unless the item is not described as is . have fun and happy buying !
    Amazing piece ❤️