Tortoiseshell Folding Bistouries Scalpels Lancets Small Surgical Instruments French Lüer
£695
Circa
1860
Country of manufacture
France
Description
High quality French tortoiseshell cased polished steel small folding surgical instruments, Paris, mid 19th century made by Lüer.
Nine instruments, bistouries, scalpels, lancets, hooks etc, all signed Lüer
Lengths closed from 3,1/8″ to 4-1/4″ or 78mm to 109mm
Ingenious sliding and pivoting mechanisms some giving the initial lifting of the blade out of the case, locking the blades open or closed.
All in very good condition minimal darkening on some blades.
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Dealer information
Cog Scientific
As a fine art sculpture graduate I have applied my appreciation and understanding of form and function to my lifelong professional career in the antiques trade. Over forty years dealing in what I considered worthy, within the fields of decorative arts and sciences, I have always purchased over a wide spectrum and look forward to offering an exciting variety of stimulating pieces.
