2nd quarter 19th century, shallow, velvet-lined mahogany veneer case with maker's label reading "Peter Rose. / Surgeon's Instrument / Maker / No. 72 William St. / New York," contains six ivory-handled scalpels marked "ROSE", blowpipe and scissors.

Case 7.75 in.

Property from the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Gimesh, Fayetteville, NC

An identical set is illustrated in Edmonson, American Surgical Instruments, pages 230-31.

Tip loss to one ivory handle; scissor possibly replacement; wear from use. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

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