A Presentation Double-Blade Scalpel in Victorian Silver Case
the scalpel from Edinburgh, mid 19th Century, stamped YOUNG EDINR, steel with lignum vitae handle, the blade adjustable – 18.5cm. (length), the silver case, by James Nasmyth & Co, Edinburgh, engraved on the lid with crest below motto MARTE ET ARTE, 142g; and a 19th Century silver surgical scissors, silver marks indistinct, possibly by Richard Pearce & George Burrows, with steel blades, 23.5cm. (length), 104g Note: The scalpel previously bought at Philips on 7th July, 2000 (Lot 118). The scissors previously bought privately from the museum of James Walker.
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the scalpel from Edinburgh, mid 19th Century, stamped YOUNG EDINR, steel with lignum vitae handle, the blade adjustable – 18.5cm. (length), the silver case, by James Nasmyth & Co, Edinburgh, engraved on the lid with crest below motto MARTE ET ARTE, 142g; and a 19th Century silver surgical scissors, silver marks indistinct, possibly by Richard Pearce & George Burrows, with steel blades, 23.5cm. (length), 104g Note: The scalpel previously bought at Philips on 7th July, 2000 (Lot 118). The scissors previously bought privately from the museum of James Walker.
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