British, early 20th century, in nickel plate ans carbon steel, including two amputation knives, an amputation saw, bone forceps, directors, a cartilage knife, bistouries, a brass spirit burner by Down Bros, male and female catheters, a variety of forceps.

Provenance: Used by the vendor's grandfather, a surgeon who went to work in Africa in 1911, later served as Director of Public Health in Accra and Deputy Director of Public Health in the Gold Coast.