Civil War-Era Bullet Screw by Charriere

Civil War-Era Bullet Screw by Charriere

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Civil War-era Bullet Screw by Charriere

Dimensions

8.5 inches

Circa

1860s

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

Civil War-era bullet screw, with checkered-ebony handle, by Charriere, the renowned French instrument maker. Charriere’s firm supplied surgical instruments to both Union and Confederate forces. Length, including handle: 8.5″. Bullet screws were used to probe for and remove small projectiles lodged in the body (e.g., musket balls and bullets). Barely noticeable and stable hairline in handle: it can be seen in enlarged view of handle at bottom of image. Happy to provide additional images. 

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US M&R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for 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 718-623-6777