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1438
$7,130.00

IDENTIFIED SWORD AND SURGEON’S KITS OF DR. W. P. MAUZY. Included in this group is a 3-tier Civil War era George Tiemann surgeons kit. This kit contains over 25 tools most of which appear orig. Label inside for Tiemann is 63 Chatham, NY, which is Tiemann’s wartime address. Tools include capital amputation saw, trephine with 2 different sized blades, Rongeurs, etc. The smaller kit, also with Tiemann label, contains several small tools. The sword is not a regulation medical officer sword of the Civil War, however the sword does predate the war for manufacturer. The sword, probably imported by Horstmann, is ca. 1840. Accompanying this lot is a photograph of Dr. Mauzy’s home in Oakland, California after the war. CONDITION: Most tools in the large surgical kit are in fine condition exhibiting orig polish and shine. Smaller kit tools are worn. Sword is cleaned, scattered dents in decorated scabbard, blade is gray scattered pitting. 4-32605(4,500-6,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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