24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
Lot 237
 

Set of Obstetric Instruments

English, c.1860, with the black leather case marked in gilt lettering 'S MAW & SON, 11 ALDERSGATE St LONDON' most of the instruments stamped S MAW & SON LONDON, instruments include Lever's Vectis, Murphy's Craniotomy Forceps, Ramsbothams Decapitating Hook, Simpson's perforator, Forceps, and 2 hooks, most instruments with wooden handles.

Note: S Maw & Son were at 11 Aldersgate St, London, between 1860-1875

Sold for £400

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, c.1860, with the black leather case marked in gilt lettering 'S MAW & SON, 11 ALDERSGATE St LONDON' most of the instruments stamped S MAW & SON LONDON, instruments include Lever's Vectis, Murphy's Craniotomy Forceps, Ramsbothams Decapitating Hook, Simpson's perforator, Forceps, and 2 hooks, most instruments with wooden handles.

Note: S Maw & Son were at 11 Aldersgate St, London, between 1860-1875

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