Rare and Extraordinary complete war surgeon's kit for amputations

Descriptio Mahogany box with a fine bronze finish, containing surgical steel instruments with finely finished ebony handles. Included are items for practicing tourniquets, steak knives, brain trepanations, and medical bone saws, as well as extraction materials. Closed box dimensions: 10 x 41 x 20 cm. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£10,037.18

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