English, c.1860, retailed by Millikin & Lawley 161 Strand London, burr walnut veneered case with boxwood and ebony stringing, green plush lining to the interior, with tray fitted to hold sixteen dental instruments (15 present, one repaied) all with faceted polished agate handles and silver ferrules to steel pluggers,elevators etc, the base fitted to hold eight scalers and a tongue-depressor, with vacant central area, case 37.7cm across
Sold for £3,500
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1860, retailed by Millikin & Lawley 161 Strand London, burr walnut veneered case with boxwood and ebony stringing, green plush lining to the interior, with tray fitted to hold sixteen dental instruments (15 present, one repaied) all with faceted polished agate handles and silver ferrules to steel pluggers,elevators etc, the base fitted to hold eight scalers and a tongue-depressor, with vacant central area, case 37.7cm across
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022