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18th Century Surgeons Lancet Case
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18th Century Surgeons Lancet Case

18th century
Sold 21 October 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An 18th century Surgeons lancet case containing 3 tortoiseshell and steel lancets, two of which are named. The case is made of shagreen (ray skin) and is in very good order, lovely details to the hinge side and the push button to open it is in full working order. The inside of the lid is lined in red velvet.

L 7 cm

W 3

D 1.5

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Surgeons Lancet Case to the 18th Century.

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An 18th century Surgeons lancet case containing 3 tortoiseshell and steel lancets, two of which are named.
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The case is made of shagreen (ray skin) and is in very good order, lovely details to the hinge side and the push button to open it is in full working order.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The inside of the lid is lined in red velvet.

L 7 cm

W 3

D 1.5

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Surgeons Lancet Case to the 18th Century.

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SA1080070
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Surgeons Lancet Case

Archive II An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View II
Archive III An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View III
Archive IV An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View IV
Archive V An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View V
Archive VI An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View VI
Archive VII An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View VII
Archive VIII An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets. View VIII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets.
18th century Surgeons lancet case
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An open dark brown leather-covered antique medical case reveals fitted compartments containing tortoiseshell-handled surgical lancets.
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  • ObjectMedical Antiques
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, Tortoiseshell, Steel, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShagreen textured leather, Fitted interior compartments, Hinged lid, Tortoiseshell instrument handles

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During the 18th century, medical practitioners utilized portable pocket kits containing spring-loaded or manual lancets primarily for bloodletting and minor surgical procedures.

These cases were typically crafted from wood or pasteboard cores covered in textured shagreen or tooled leather, often lined with velvet, silk, or paper, and housing steel and tortoiseshell instruments.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-specific hand-stitching, genuine wear patterns consistent with age, traditional vegetable-tanned leather, and original hand-forged steel or tortoiseshell components.

Displaying curiosities and medical instruments within glass cloches or on open bookshelves adds a layer of historical intrigue and intellectual depth to a study or drawing room.

Keep these items away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent the leather from cracking and the tortoiseshell or delicate linings from warping or degrading.
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