A rare form of Tonsillotome with pliers, circa 1880
160 euros
Circa
1880
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very unusual form of a tonsillotome equiped at the cutting edge with a mechanical pliers supplying the usual unique or double fork.
This modification seems to have been introduced by Mathieu in Paris around 1880.
The instrument is made entierely in steel and it is not signed but certainly by Mathieu.
A rare form of tonsillotome.
Size : 26,5 cm lenght.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
