21st Jun, 2023 9:30
Cameras & Scientific Instruments
Cystoscope Set - From the Down Brothers Museum
English, c.1930, with label to inside of the lid for Endoscopic Instrument Co Ltd, 62 Sirland Road, London' the set in fitted polished mahagany case with all fittings, case width 40 cm
Provenance - This is part of a collection of medical and surgical instruments once belonging to a past employee of the esteemed Down Brothers surgical instrument company, these captivating artifacts offer a glimpse into a bygone era.
When the company's doors closed, a large amount of sales samples and items from the design department were disposed of. These items here are all that was saved and all that remains of the original sales and design stock. These instruments were never used hence their remarkable condition
Sold for £44
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1930, with label to inside of the lid for Endoscopic Instrument Co Ltd, 62 Sirland Road, London' the set in fitted polished mahagany case with all fittings, case width 40 cm
Provenance - This is part of a collection of medical and surgical instruments once belonging to a past employee of the esteemed Down Brothers surgical instrument company, these captivating artifacts offer a glimpse into a bygone era.
When the company's doors closed, a large amount of sales samples and items from the design department were disposed of. These items here are all that was saved and all that remains of the original sales and design stock. These instruments were never used hence their remarkable condition
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 21st Jun, 2023
