A Quintet of Needle Holders
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A Quintet of Needle Holders
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The 1889 Tiemann Armamentarium ( page 4654, fig. 3304) shows this model and describes it as “Tiemann & Co’s New Need;e forceps (adapted for Hagedorn Needles).” However it was patented by F.A. Stohlmann in 1886 , patent number 349,and presumably this patent was subsequently assigned to Tiemann. It is marked :”TIEMANN” and “PATENT APPLIED FOR”, so presumably Tiemann was selling it before Stohlmann received his patent. $295.00
Reiner’s needle holder was introduced prior to 1892 but we have not been able to establish precisely when. The 1892 Charles Reiner & Son catalog illustrates an example, $250.00
Stevens & Son forceps with an olive-shaped ebony handle. The spring is partially broken and thus the instrument will not lock. $100.00
Tiemann C1900 Aseptic Needle Holder. $125.00
Laid horizontal: A C1900 Mathieu pattern needle holder. It came in three sizes. This 8″ size is the largest. $150.00
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-541-5974
