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Cased Post Civil War Surgical Amputation Kit by Fannin & Co. Dublin.. ...
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Description
Cased Post Civil War Surgical Amputation Kit by Fannin & Co. Dublin.A well done tiered multi-compartment case set of surgical and amputation instruments, set is almost complete with some vacancies; highlights includes a removable tray with multiple surgical knives such as scalpels and Liston-style examples mostly marked FANNIN along with other tools including a bullet extractor or ligature needle handle marked Maw, Son & Thompson [knurled metal]. Underneath the tray sits a large selection of tourniquets, some obstetric forceps, tooth or bone forceps, interchangeable trephines, probes and others [not many marked]. The main lid compartment holds a large amputation saw, a metacarpal or small amputation saw and a Hey's saw [surgical saw] pieces appear unmarked. The compartments appear to have a few vacancies apart from the lid which appears complete. Most of the blades and tools are nicely fitted with ebony-style handles, some are checkered. No label inside the lid of the fuchsia-velour lined wooden case. Cased with brass bound highlights and vacant shield escutcheon. This large set measures 17 by 10-inches.
Fannin & Co., Dublin was a prominent Irish surgical-instrument maker (est. 1829) and supplier; they produced full amputation/surgical sets in the late-19th/early-20th century.
Condition: Very good as presented, with fair handling wear and use, some blades and tools have spots present due to storage. Handles with stress cracks and handling wear. We cannot confirm that every tool is original to the set, might have a few substitutions. The wooden case inside with moderate scuffs, some light tears, separations. The outer case with expected handling wear and moderate nicks to edges, stress to bottom as well with scuffs and marks. Key not present.
Auction Info
2025 December 8 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6325 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2025
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