| 176. A fine c. 1890 Anel's lachrymal syringe with three points and original case. This antique ophthalmic set is beautifully made and complete. See Tiemann 1889, p. 149, fig. 1820. |
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| 177. An early 20th century Coffeyville, Kansas, brick works DON'T SPIT ON SIDEWALK brick. For the story of this brick and its history in the fight against tuberculosis, please click here. |
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| 178. A c. 1880 antique monaural stethoscope turned in wood by Maw, London. This is known as Fergusson's monaural stethoscope and it has a large earplate. |
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| 179. A c. 1890 antique veterinary large animal mouth speculum (gag) by Arnold & Son, London. This substantial instrument has a walnut handle. |
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| 180. A Roman sardonyx intaglio of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine, 16 x 11 x 3 mm. |
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| 181. A c. 1900 antique Satterlee-type amputation saw by Pilling, Philadelphia. |
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| 182. A scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N. P. Ames. Old English silver M.S. letters are applied to the shield of the hilt. One side of the blade is etched with a caduceus and the legend: U.S. Medical Staff. The other side displays an eagle and panoply. The blade is further steel point engraved at the ricasso: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield. The throat of the scabbard is engraved: N.P. AMES / Cutler / Cabotville / MASS. As Nathan Peabody Ames died in 1847, and the company subsequently changed its name, this sword was made between c. 1840-1847. The sword is very well-made, and the casting, chasing, and etching are of a higher standard than the Civil War period Ames Model 1840 production (which was still considered a superior sword at the time). Some 99% of the original gilt finish is present, and the blade retains its original bright polish. SOLD |
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| 183. The presidential
commission of Reed Brockway Bontecou, M.D., Brigade Surgeon U.S.
Volunteers, hand-signed by President Abraham Lincoln, 21 February 1862. Dr. Bontecou (1824-1907) was one of the foremost surgeons of
the Civil War and surgeon-in-charge of U.S. Army Harewood Hospital,
Washington, D.C. He is noted, in particular, for his U.S. Army
medical and surgical photographs, which are largely reproduced in the Medical
and Surgical History of the Rebellion. These are the earliest
photographs to systematically document orthopedic surgery. The
commission is an exceptional Civil War surgical document. The CDV is a portrait of Major Bontecou, and it is autographed: R.B. Bontecou / NY Vols. A panoramic view of Harewood Hospital is featured on the reverse. (Not included with the commission.) |
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