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CIRCA 1750-1780 WINE RINSER
A beautiful colonial wine rinser, hand blown of flint glass with a polished pontil. Stands 4” tall and measures 3 ½” in diameter at the base. [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (1266-261). Learn More »
BULLET FORCEPS FROM EDGEWATER MARYLAND
These scissor form bullet forceps are hinged at the middle permitting them to remain closed and narrow while inserted into a wound until reaching a projectile when they can be opened slightly to… (1246-12). Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
U.S SANITARY COMMISSION—REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF FRACTURES IN MILITARY SURGERY
Published by J.B. Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia, 1862. 16 pp. In wraps, w/diagrams. Exhibits slight water-staining, and soiling round the edges. Else VG & entirely legible. In protective… (1179-1725). Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
CASED MEDICAL / SURGICAL KIT BY SNOWDEN
This is a good example of a surgeon’s travel kit; typical of that used during the Civil War. This kit was purchased at an estate sale in Dillsburg, PA. The case is near complete and only lacking a… (2021-1179). Learn More »
PASTEBOARD QUININE PILL CONTAINER WITH PILLS
This is a pasteboard container with an essential medicine, quinine. In America during the Civil War, quinine was like a miracle drug to physicians. Malaria, yellow fever, and other tropical diseases… (1202-193). Learn More »
RARE CIVIL WAR “SURGEON’S COMPANION” OR “U.S. ARMY MEDICINE CASE FOR FIELD SERVICE” WITH MASS VOLUNTEER MILITIA MARKINGS, LABEL, AND TINS
This scarce piece of military surgeon’s field gear is in very good condition with both the shoulder and waist belts with buckles full length, in place, and intact, as is the narrower strap buckling… (766-2008). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR USA HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT STOMACH/ENEMA PUMP BY WADE AND FORD
This is a cased stomach/enema pump made by Wade and Ford of New York City whose partnership only lasted from 1860/61 to 1866 and who were located at 85 Fulton Street. The wood case is lined with red… (1097-16). Learn More »
$1,750.00
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THREE-BLADE BLEEDER MARKED “JESSOP"
The practice of bloodletting, or phlebotomy, dates back to antiquity. An early theory about bloodletting was that there were four main bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. An… (1256-121). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR MILITARY CASED CAPITAL AMPUTATION SET BY JACOB H. GEMRIG MARKED USA MEDICAL DEPARTMENT AND U.S. INSPECTED
Amputation and capital operating sets from the Civil War are scarce, military amputation sets are even scarcer, marked ones by Jacob H. Gemrig of Philadelphia are scarcer still, and one not only… (1081-31). Learn More »
CASED BLEEDER (SPRING-LANCET)
The practice of bloodletting, or phlebotomy, dates back to antiquity. An early theory about bloodletting was that there were four main bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. An… (1256-123). Learn More »
CIRCA 1902 MEDICAL STAFF WATER PITCHER, MILITARY OR VETERAN’S HOSPITAL
This brown glazed water pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and is pressed on each side to produce raised floral motifs and the US medical staff insignia adopted in 1902, a… (1202-158). Learn More »
WWII JAPANESE SYRINGE CASE WITH CONTENTS
Case is in excellent condition and contents do not belong in case but show a good bit of use wear. Measures 6 ½” x 2” x 1 ¼”. There are two notes with information of where items were taken… (160-159). Learn More »
CASED PHARMACIST OR GOLD SCALES
These are often called gold miner’s scales, but of course could be used for other purposes, including by pharmacists measuring out small amounts of drugs or medicine. This is an interesting cased… (2024-568). Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION HOSPITAL STEWARD
Unidentified subject is posed leaning cross-legged against a marble top decorative podium. The subject wears a dark frock coat with Hospital Steward chevrons on his sleeves. The coat is buttoned only… (846-537). Learn More »
$420.00
Originally $525.00
US WORLD WAR TWO BOX OF 10 UNISSUED CARLISLE BANDAGES FROM 1943
Case of 10 mint condition Carlisle bandages. Cardboard box meas. 8.50 x 5.25 x 2.50 and is clearly marked “10 / PACKET FIRST AID / CARLISLE MODEL / WITH SULFANILAMIDE / METAL COVERED / CAMOUFLAGED /… (1216-27). Learn More »
N.L. CLARK DRUGGIST BOTTLE
Aqua glass bottle with paneled sides shows an applied top and open pontil scar. Embossing on front and sides reads, "N.L. CLARK & CO. / PERUVIAN / SYRUP". Bottle measures 8.5" tall by 2.5" wide.… (998-1649). Learn More »
$15.00
Originally $30.00
CERAMIC NETI POT
White ceramic neti pot nasal cleanser is oblong in shape with one handle and front spout. Pot with spout measures 5 ¾” long by 3” wide. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. … (998-1392). Learn More »
$15.00
Originally $30.00
19TH CENTURY MEDICAL KIT
Kit comes in a wooden box that meas. 8.25 x 3.50 x 2.00. Box is held closed by swiveling brass hooks. At center of the lid is plain rectangular escutcheon. The exterior of the box shows moderate wear.… (30-2264). Learn More »
MID- TO LATE-19TH CENTURY CASED PARTIAL DENTAL KIT WITH 13 INSTRUMENTS
Ca. 1869-90. Black & gold maker decal [inner case]: “Sharp & Smith/Manufacturers/of/ surgical instruments/73 Randolph St./ Chicago”. Case is a wooden box measuring 12 x 5 x 16”, with… (344-1489). Learn More »
$525.00
Originally $750.00
DECORATED GUTTA-PERCHA CASE CONTAINING FOUR TORTOISE SHELL BLEEDERS
Flip-top gutta-percha case heavily decorated with a raised Oriental motif displaying buildings, figures and trees. Decoration is expertly done and is free of any damage. The decoration runs on all… (30-2267). Learn More »
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US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD
Manufactured: Chicopee, Mass. Maker: Ames Mfg. Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1860 Size: 35 inch blade Condition: Excellent+ This regulation M1860 Cavalry Officer has the decorated guard with the eagle, decorated branches and pommel. The grip is… (870-122). Learn More »
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