Surgeon's instruments - Steel
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A lot of two vintage medical and surgical instrument sets in steel, dating from about 1950–1960 in Europe, used and with probable small missing pieces, sold as historical collectible objects and not suitable for medical use.
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Description from the seller
Offered is a lot of two vintage medical and surgical instrument sets, sold together as one collection.
The lot consists of two different groups of historical medical instruments, both showing the characteristics of professional equipment from a bygone era.
Set 1 – Vintage Dental / Medical Instruments
This set contains a selection of vintage dental and medical hand instruments, including various extraction instruments, elevators and other metal instruments.
Among the pieces is an instrument bearing the marking “NOBRULMA Roche”.
The instruments have different shapes and configurations and are presented together as shown in the photographs.
Set 2 – Vintage Surgical Instruments
The second set consists mainly of vintage surgical instruments, including:
* several scalpels / surgical cutting instruments
* one pair of surgical scissors
* additional small surgical instruments
* the original vintage instrument case
The case has internal elastic straps designed to hold the instruments in place.
Condition
The instruments are in used vintage condition, with signs consistent with age and previous use, including scratches, surface marks, patina and some oxidation.
The cases also show signs of age and use.
No professional restoration or polishing has been carried out.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the exact items included in the lot.
Important information
These instruments are offered solely as historical/collectible objects.
They have not been sterilised and have not been professionally tested. They are not offered for medical or surgical use.
The exact manufacturing date and original professional use of every individual instrument are unknown.
Object details
Type: Vintage medical and surgical instruments
Period: Vintage, exact date unknown
Material: Mainly metal
Number of sets: 2
Cases: Included, as shown in the photographs
Condition: Used / vintage
Country of origin: Unknown
Current location: Italy
Collector’s interest
An interesting lot for collectors of medical antiques, historical surgical instruments, dental instruments, scientific equipment and medical history, as well as for historical displays and collections.
The lot is sold as a complete collection, exactly as photographed.
Offered is a lot of two vintage medical and surgical instrument sets, sold together as one collection.
The lot consists of two different groups of historical medical instruments, both showing the characteristics of professional equipment from a bygone era.
Set 1 – Vintage Dental / Medical Instruments
This set contains a selection of vintage dental and medical hand instruments, including various extraction instruments, elevators and other metal instruments.
Among the pieces is an instrument bearing the marking “NOBRULMA Roche”.
The instruments have different shapes and configurations and are presented together as shown in the photographs.
Set 2 – Vintage Surgical Instruments
The second set consists mainly of vintage surgical instruments, including:
* several scalpels / surgical cutting instruments
* one pair of surgical scissors
* additional small surgical instruments
* the original vintage instrument case
The case has internal elastic straps designed to hold the instruments in place.
Condition
The instruments are in used vintage condition, with signs consistent with age and previous use, including scratches, surface marks, patina and some oxidation.
The cases also show signs of age and use.
No professional restoration or polishing has been carried out.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the exact items included in the lot.
Important information
These instruments are offered solely as historical/collectible objects.
They have not been sterilised and have not been professionally tested. They are not offered for medical or surgical use.
The exact manufacturing date and original professional use of every individual instrument are unknown.
Object details
Type: Vintage medical and surgical instruments
Period: Vintage, exact date unknown
Material: Mainly metal
Number of sets: 2
Cases: Included, as shown in the photographs
Condition: Used / vintage
Country of origin: Unknown
Current location: Italy
Collector’s interest
An interesting lot for collectors of medical antiques, historical surgical instruments, dental instruments, scientific equipment and medical history, as well as for historical displays and collections.
The lot is sold as a complete collection, exactly as photographed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Steel
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1950-1960
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