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51 Piece Boxed Surgeons Instrument Set,c1890
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51 Piece Boxed Surgeons Instrument Set,c1890

19th century
Sold 23 September 2024 · Curious Antiques
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Rare ,very large late 19th century surgeons medical instrument set,c1890. I have owned a few of these over the years but this is by far the best and most comprehensive. Housed in a lovely rosewood/mahogany box which is metal lined are 4 removeable steel trays. They fit like a glove so were clearly designed to always be together. The box has (now detached) makers labels for Allen and Hanbury's ,London and many of the instruments are marked Anderson and Dodds, Birmingham. Allen and Hanbury's Ltd were a noted British pharmaceutical company founded in 1715 and taken over by GlaxoSmithKline. There are around 51 individual instruments/pieces including Liston style amputation knives, steel Capital saw,2 part trephine, various knives, saws, forceps and many other tools and accessories. The overall weight is 9.4kg which again indicates the scale/number of instruments. Overall condition is good in line with age and use, there are minor marks, signs of use ,all as you would expect from a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: Box 43cm wide x 22cm deep x 13cm tall ,weight 9.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Surgical Instrument Set to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1030089
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Rare ,very large late 19th century surgeons medical instrument set,c1890. I have owned a few of these over the years but this is by far the best and most comprehensive. Housed in a lovely rosewood/mahogany box which is metal lined are 4 removeable steel trays. They fit like a glove so were clearly designed to always be together.
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The box has (now detached) makers labels for Allen and Hanbury's ,London and many of the instruments are marked Anderson and Dodds, Birmingham.
Curious Antiques

Allen and Hanbury's Ltd were a noted British pharmaceutical company founded in 1715 and taken over by GlaxoSmithKline. There are around 51 individual instruments/pieces including Liston style amputation knives, steel Capital saw,2 part trephine, various knives, saws, forceps and many other tools and accessories. The overall weight is 9.4kg which again indicates the scale/number of instruments. Overall condition is good in line with age and use, there are minor marks, signs of use ,all as you would expect from a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: Box 43cm wide x 22cm deep x 13cm tall ,weight 9.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Surgical Instrument Set to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030089
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I An open mahogany box displays a collection of polished steel Victorian surgical instruments arranged in fitted compartments and trays. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

51 Piece Boxed Surgeons Instrument Set,c1890

Archive II An open mahogany box displays a collection of polished steel Victorian surgical instruments arranged in fitted compartments and trays. View II
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An open mahogany box displays a collection of polished steel Victorian surgical instruments arranged in fitted compartments and trays.
51 Piece Boxed Surgeons Instrument Set,c1890
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An open mahogany box displays a collection of polished steel Victorian surgical instruments arranged in fitted compartments and trays.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific & Medical
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Steel, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFitted wooden compartments, Brass banding, Steel bone saw, Multi-tier instrument trays
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, advancements in surgical techniques and antisepsis led to the production of comprehensive, portable instrument sets housed in fitted wooden boxes for military, naval, and civilian physicians.

These sets typically feature fitted boxes made from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, reinforced with brass hardware, while the instruments themselves are crafted from forged steel, bone, ivory, and ebonite.

Authentic sets display period-appropriate manufacturing marks, hand-forged steel characteristics, fitted velvet or leather-lined wooden compartments, and maker signatures corresponding to known surgical instrument houses of the era.

These items can be displayed as curated curiosities within glass cabinets, on bookshelves, or styled alongside other scientific and historical objects to add intellectual depth to a study or library.

To prevent oxidisation and rust, antique steel instruments should be kept in a stable, low-humidity environment and treated periodically with microcrystalline wax or preservation oils without scrubbing the historical patina.
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