Down Brothers - Surgeon's instruments - Shell, Mahogany, Brass
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Down Bros Ltd., London, United Kingdom, manufactured this Edwardian general surgery and amputation chest (c. 1910–1915) in shell, mahogany and brass, housed in a heavy campaign-style mahogany chest, and presented in superb unused condition with factory grease preserved on the tools.
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An exceptional, time-capsule piece of British medical history. This comprehensive general surgery and amputation chest was manufactured by the elite royal instrument makers Down Bros, located directly "Opposite Guy's Hospital" in London. This kit appears to be entirely unissued and unused; the vast majority of the all-metal instruments are still coated in the amber petroleum anti-rust storage grease applied at the London workshop over a century ago.
The Campaign Presentation:
Housed in its magnificent, heavy mahogany campaign-style chest, reinforced with flush-mounted brass bands and a vacant central shield escutcheon. The box opens smoothly to reveal a fully lined metal interior housing three independent, tiered steel wire organisational trays almost, but not quite, complete.
The Arsenal:
Every tool is cleanly stamped with the Down Bros London maker's mark. The surgical arsenal features an array of specialised instrumentation designed for trauma and field surgery, including a heavy-gauge metacarpal/amputation bone saw, cross-hatched Liston bone-cutting forceps, structural tissue retractors, specialised probes, an array of locking haemostatic artery forceps, and original bundled suture material within the lower tray compartment. The case has two celluloid plaques "Down Bros Makers" and "Opposite Guy's Hospital".
Maker: Down Bros Ltd., London.
Period: Edwardian / King George V (c. 1910–1915).
Materials: Mahogany, Brass, Stainless Steel / Nickel-plated Alloy.
Condition Report: Superb, untouched antique condition. The mahogany case has an exceptional original finish with only minimal handling marks, it comes with a key which is a replacement so fits, but does not work the lock. The interior is flawlessly preserved due to the protective factory grease layer. Completely matching and near-textbook complete.
The case measures 27 x 20 x 10cm (10.63" x 7.87" x 3.94").
Note for Collectors:
This set is sold strictly as a historical collectible and curiosity. It is not intended for, nor suitable for, any modern medical or practical use.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
An exceptional, time-capsule piece of British medical history. This comprehensive general surgery and amputation chest was manufactured by the elite royal instrument makers Down Bros, located directly "Opposite Guy's Hospital" in London. This kit appears to be entirely unissued and unused; the vast majority of the all-metal instruments are still coated in the amber petroleum anti-rust storage grease applied at the London workshop over a century ago.
The Campaign Presentation:
Housed in its magnificent, heavy mahogany campaign-style chest, reinforced with flush-mounted brass bands and a vacant central shield escutcheon. The box opens smoothly to reveal a fully lined metal interior housing three independent, tiered steel wire organisational trays almost, but not quite, complete.
The Arsenal:
Every tool is cleanly stamped with the Down Bros London maker's mark. The surgical arsenal features an array of specialised instrumentation designed for trauma and field surgery, including a heavy-gauge metacarpal/amputation bone saw, cross-hatched Liston bone-cutting forceps, structural tissue retractors, specialised probes, an array of locking haemostatic artery forceps, and original bundled suture material within the lower tray compartment. The case has two celluloid plaques "Down Bros Makers" and "Opposite Guy's Hospital".
Maker: Down Bros Ltd., London.
Period: Edwardian / King George V (c. 1910–1915).
Materials: Mahogany, Brass, Stainless Steel / Nickel-plated Alloy.
Condition Report: Superb, untouched antique condition. The mahogany case has an exceptional original finish with only minimal handling marks, it comes with a key which is a replacement so fits, but does not work the lock. The interior is flawlessly preserved due to the protective factory grease layer. Completely matching and near-textbook complete.
The case measures 27 x 20 x 10cm (10.63" x 7.87" x 3.94").
Note for Collectors:
This set is sold strictly as a historical collectible and curiosity. It is not intended for, nor suitable for, any modern medical or practical use.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Details
Manufacturer/brand
Down Brothers
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Mahogany, Brass, Shell
Condition
As new - unused
Estimated period
1910-1920
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