Cased Antique Medical/Surgical/Amputation/Autopsy Blade

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Description Please note – USA only for this item! Whether these items should be called “antique” versus “vintage” depends, from our point of view, in determining if they are at least 100 years old. There are no markings on the case or on the blades, but we do think that they date from the latter part of the 19th century. One of the “blades” – we don’t know the exact term for these items – is a bit longer than the other with a cutting edge of just over 6¼” (the other edge is a bit under 6¼”); both are between 7¾” and 8” overall. You’ll see from our pictures that there originally was a 3rd item in the case, but it apparently had a much thinner blade; it was missing when we acquired the set. The case is 8” long, 2” wide, and a bit less than 2” tall. It is covered with a cloth material similar to the cloth once used for book covers. Although we can’t tell for certain, the case may originally been a dark purple (the inside lining is purple) that has faded over the years. It has 2 hinges on the back, and a simple clasp on the lid that attaches to a small knob on the lip of the base to keep it closed. Although it holds securely, the lid-to-base fit is not perfect. The blades are very sharp and do not appear to have had much use, if any. There are some sticky spots on both of them where some form of tape has been removed. This residue can probably be cleaned off with alcohol. The case itself has some scuffing and staining, with a few very small pieces missing on the corners of the base and a small tear (easily repaired) on the back above a hinge. We’ll offer free insured Priority Mail shipping to the winning bidder. ************************************************************************ ~ Sales tax needed for CT, MD, & PA ~ ~ We never have “2nd chance” sales - watch for scams ~ ~ Please – no private feedback or private identity bidders ~ ************************************************************************ ~ Please read the 4 sections below before bidding ~ ************************************************************************ 1 ~ CONDITIONS OF SALE We will not end sales early or cancel listings for private, off-eBay sales, nor will we respond to such requests! If you have PRIVATE FEEDBACK or PRIVATE IDENTITY , please DO NOT BID on our items. We consider any bid from a member who chooses not to reveal their feedback or identity to be null and void ! For a detailed discussion of inspection (we do not offer it), sales, sales tax, reserves, returns, feedback , and more , please 2 ~ SHIPPING USA ~ For all USA sales, insured Priority Mail shipping will be $5.00, $7.50, or $10.00 depending on the weight and/or size of the item. If SALES TAX is due, it also applies to the shipping charge . For sales of $1,000 or more, insured shipping is by Express Mail and it is free ! INTERNATIONAL ~ No international shipping for this item! 3 ~ SALES TAX We need appropriate SALES TAX or a signed tax exemption certificate when shipping to the three states where we have full-time business licenses: CT, MD, & PA ; the sales tax also applies to the shipping charge. If you are in any of these states, please do not pay for the item until the sales tax issue has been resolved! 4 ~ PAYMENTS We will normally contact you with an invoice shortly after the auction ends. We have no set requirements – we simply ask that you make your payment in a timely manner. For the quickest way to receive your item… …you can ************************************************************************ read more

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