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U.S SANITARY COMMISSION—REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF FRACTURES IN MILITARY SURGERY

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 »

CASED MEDICAL / SURGICAL KIT BY SNOWDEN

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

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

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

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"

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

ANESTHESIA HISTORY ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERS [1982-1995]

ANESTHESIA HISTORY ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERS [1982-1995]

Published by Watson Publishing International 1966.  Various paginations [approx. 400pp.] Green Glazed cloth, measuring 9.25 x 11.25, with gilt cover and spine lettering.  Near mint.  [jp]… (804-582). Learn More »

$37.50
Originally $75.00

EXTRA LARGE CIVIL WAR HARD RUBBER SYRINGE – MAKER MARKED

EXTRA LARGE CIVIL WAR HARD RUBBER SYRINGE – MAKER MARKED

Black hard rubber syringes from various makers were purchased by the Union Medical Department during the Civil War for various medical procedures.  Among those procedures were for rectal infusion of… (413-158). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT UNTOUCHED CONDITION

Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various blade forms, including the bridle-cutter,… (490-6818). Learn More »

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