STAINLESS STEEL SURGEONS NEEDLES. Black morocco folding wallet containing sample needles. [n.p, and n.d. but ca. 1930s]. [SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - SALE

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Black morocco folding medical wallet, which unfolds to reveal five 'sheets' of different needles all held in place by cotton, with the brand name at the head of each sheet; 163 of the 165 needles found in the present set; some slight signs of oxidisation; a layer of protective felt attached which interleaves the folding sheets; retaining the original snap closure clasp; upper side of wallet embossed in blind and silver 'Stainless Steel Surgeon's Needles, Anchor Brand', and with the name of 'Jonnie Walker' embossed in gilt on opening flap; extremities lightly rubbed and worn; overall a very good example, despite faults. An appealing, near complete, set of surgeon's needles made by the noted instrument makers Anchor. The set consists of all but two of the 165 surgical needles of various size and type, held in place on five folding sheets. Presumably a tradesman's sample case, prices are given per dozen for the various types, which include the half curve, Mayo intestinal needles, Keith ab

366.55 EUR