24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
Lot 164
 

Surgical Instruments, Sutures etc

a staphylorraphy suturing device by Francisco Chenel, Spanish, late 19th century, gold-plated, ebony handle with reel of silver wire, various hollow needles etc in fitted case, case 24.7cm across; an adonised brass suturing device; a pair of Italian unplated carbon steel scissors with sheath, 19th century, unsigned; a 19th century Italian needle threader with ebony handle 21.5cm long; a French triple suture needle by Drapier, carbon steel with nickel silver handle; a nickel plated case with a quantity of curved needles; a Morocco case of hare lip pins; a sealed glass vial of catgut; two unopened reels a suture silk (10)

Sold for £238

Result plus buyers premium


 

a staphylorraphy suturing device by Francisco Chenel, Spanish, late 19th century, gold-plated, ebony handle with reel of silver wire, various hollow needles etc in fitted case, case 24.7cm across; an adonised brass suturing device; a pair of Italian unplated carbon steel scissors with sheath, 19th century, unsigned; a 19th century Italian needle threader with ebony handle 21.5cm long; a French triple suture needle by Drapier, carbon steel with nickel silver handle; a nickel plated case with a quantity of curved needles; a Morocco case of hare lip pins; a sealed glass vial of catgut; two unopened reels a suture silk (10)

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