one Victorian silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, Birmingham, 1838, engraved W.M., with engine-turned decoration, two tortoiseshell lancets stamped WEISS LONDON and READ – 6cm. (length); the second, a George III silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, London, 1797, engraved with initials in ribbon-tied shield, with two tortoiseshell lancets stamped LAUNDY – 7.7cm. (length)
Note: The second previously bought from Sotheby’s 26th July, 1989 (1192).
Sold for £362
Result plus buyers premium
one Victorian silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, Birmingham, 1838, engraved W.M., with engine-turned decoration, two tortoiseshell lancets stamped WEISS LONDON and READ – 6cm. (length); the second, a George III silver lancet case, maker’s mark rubbed, London, 1797, engraved with initials in ribbon-tied shield, with two tortoiseshell lancets stamped LAUNDY – 7.7cm. (length)
Note: The second previously bought from Sotheby’s 26th July, 1989 (1192).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024