South German, 16th century
Eight Surgeon's tools
South German, 16th century
Eight Surgeon's tools
the smaller of the curved knives with the inventory number 'Ei 714 d' on the edge of the blade
Mother-of-pearl-inlaid and parcel-gilt etched steel
comprising two saws, a hammer, two curved, notched knives, a needle, a scalpel, and a hinged blade, all now within later glazed box frame
length of implements 8 3/8 to 12 7/8 in.; 21.3 to 32.7cm.
framed 14 5/8 by 23 3/4 in.; 37 by 60.3cm.
Each with standard wear and rubbing to gilding. Some dents or bent areas on blades. The lower lefthand tool (the hammer) has bone replacements on the handle. Otherwise minor losses and in generally lovely condition.
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