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Tools of the Trade: Surgical Knives and Scalpels (5/15/09)
These amputation knives by Favre have ebony checkered handles with the maker’s name on the knife near the handle. A set like this should sell for around $300.In your hunt for the ultimate in medical instruments, don’t pass by loose instruments such as knives and scalpels. Surgical … More >>

Proper Care and Storage of Antique Medical Instruments (3/31/09)
Leaving this Civil War era amputation kit open all the time will not affect the metal instruments but will impact the fabric lining. For example, purple velveteen linings in many amputation sets have faded to a pale green where the inside was constantly exposed to lightMany of us have collections of antiques we wish to display but are not sure how. We do not always … More >>

Antiques and Collectibles of the Apothecary (3/26/09)
The large, iron pedestal mortar and pestle on the left was one used on the counter of an apothecary. Current auction prices range from (left to right) $95 for large cast iron pedestal, $50-100 for the small brass, $20 for the tiny 18th-century glass, $50 for the medium cast iron, $175 for the brass, and $85 for the lignum vitae.Until fairly recently, apothecaries (or chemists, pharmacists, druggists) compounded their own medicine and made their own pills, tinctures, syrups etc. … More >>

Apothecary Chests: Carry-alls Filled with Medicines of the Day (3/20/09)
Brown-painted, carpenter-made apothecary chest with hand labeled bottles, which sold for $1,100 in 1999.If you like boxes, as I do, and you like ooh-jahs, as I do, you will love apothecary chests, which … More >>