BEAUTIFUL CASED TREPHINING KIT, CIRCA 1845.

BEAUTIFUL CASED TREPHINING KIT, CIRCA 1845. A fabulous cased trephining kit. All tools in this kit are in fine condition exhibiting orig luster and finish. Trephines were used in brain surgery and the round blades of this tool would remove a circular piece of the skull to expose the brain. The rosewood case measures 8″x4″ and is about 2-1/2″ deep. In addition to the trephine is a bone brush, a scalpel and a Hays saw. Handles, which are ivory, are also in fine condition with only minor discoloration. Two of the tools in this kit are marked, both the scalpel and the bone file are marked by “E. Owens, Albany, NY. Owens is a known surgical tool maker in the pre-Civil War era. This is a rarely encountered ivory mounted surgical kit in beautiful condition. CONDITION: As described above. 4-32631 JS311 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1439	$2,760.00	BEAUTIFUL CASED TREPHINING KIT, CIRCA 1845. A fabulous cased trephining kit. All tools in this kit are in fine condition exhibiting orig luster and finish. Trephines were used in brain surgery and the round blades of this tool would remove a circular piece of the skull to expose the brain. The rosewood case measures 8″x4″ and is about 2-1/2″ deep. In addition to the trephine is a bone brush, a scalpel and a Hays saw. Handles, which are ivory, are also in fine condition with only minor discoloration. Two of the tools in this kit are marked, both the scalpel and the bone file are marked by “E. Owens, Albany, NY. Owens is a known surgical tool maker in the pre-Civil War era. This is a rarely encountered ivory mounted surgical kit in beautiful condition. CONDITION: As described above. 4-32631 JS311 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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