Velvet-lined wood case with brass fittings, 16.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 in., having two tiers and containing 30 surgical implements (several with ebony or horn handles), 10 of which are marked "MANN," two of which are marked "MANN / STETTIN," and one of which is marked "TEUFEL / PHILA." Implements include a bone saw, a bone dust brush, forceps, tweezers, several knives, and several trepanning tools such as a brace trephine, raspatory, and lenticular knife. Included with kit is a partial piece of paper from a German periodical dated September 1829. Condition: Wear to case leather, including leather loss ink multiple areas (mostly edges); some wear including tearing to velvet lining. Tools appear to be in mostly good condition.
Velvet-lined wood case with brass fittings, 16.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 in., having two tiers and containing 30 surgical implements (several with ebony or horn handles), 10 of which are marked "MANN," two of which are marked "MANN / STETTIN," and one of which is marked "TEUFEL / PHILA." Implements include a bone saw, a bone dust brush, forceps, tweezers, several knives, and several trepanning tools such as a brace trephine, raspatory, and lenticular knife. Included with kit is a partial piece of paper from a German periodical dated September 1829. Condition: Wear to case leather, including leather loss ink multiple areas (mostly edges); some wear including tearing to velvet lining. Tools appear to be in mostly good condition.
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