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Silver Trocar & Cannula
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Silver Trocar & Cannula

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 September 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A silver Trocar & Cannula. Condition is used please see pictures. Down Bros of London 1908 silver makers mark JM. It all unscrews well and fits together with the various pieces.

L of outer case 12 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Trocar and Cannula to the 1910s.

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A silver Trocar & Cannula. Condition is used please see pictures. Down Bros of London 1908 silver makers mark JM. It all unscrews well and fits together with the various pieces.

L of outer case 12 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Trocar and Cannula to the 1910s.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Trocar & Cannula

Archive II An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
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An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background.
Silver Trocar & Cannula
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An antique silver trocar and cannula set disassembled into its constituent pointed rod, hollow tubes, and threaded components against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectMedical Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThreaded fittings, Pointed blade, Hollow cannula tube, Tubular case

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Trocars and cannulas have been used in medical procedures for centuries to access fluid-filled body cavities and relieve pressure. Historically, these instruments were housed in portable pocket kits utilised by physicians and surgeons during house calls.

Earlier medical instruments frequently incorporated sterling silver, plated metals, brass, and steel components. Handles were often fashioned from bone, ivory, ebony, or mother-of-pearl before the widespread adoption of modern plastics and stainless steel.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate manufacturing marks, hand-threaded components, natural wear patinas, and tool marks consistent with historical metalworking techniques rather than modern mass production.

These unusual historical objects are frequently displayed inside glass bell jars, shadow boxes, or tabletop display cabinets to highlight their intricate craftsmanship and serve as conversational curiosity pieces.

Preservation requires maintaining a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent corrosion and oxidation. Chemical polishes should be avoided to preserve historical patinas, relying instead on gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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