FOUR 19TH-CENTURY TONSIL GUILLOTINES
Various
FOUR 19TH-CENTURY TONSIL GUILLOTINES
Dimensions
Various
Circa
1850-1900
Description
Four 19th century tonsil guillotines, all with ebony or wood handles ( from the top of first image):
1) Fahnestock’s by Snowden. Illustrated in the Snowden 1860 catalog, p. 40. $250.00
2) Velpeau’s by Charriere. Illustrated in 1867 “Charriere: Robert & Collin” Catalog, plate 21. SOLD
3) MacKenzie’s by Maw. Illustrated in 1891 Maw,Son & Thompson, p. 64 . $150.00
4) MacKenzie-type by Krohne & Seseman. $95.00
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Dealer information
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: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
