SURGICAL AMPUTATION SET U.S. ARMY MEDICAL~Gemrig~1800's

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SURGICAL AMPUTATION SET U.S. ARMY MEDICAL~Gemrig~1800's

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Sold Date: 11/12/2006
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Tools

U.S ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Surgical AMPUTATION SET~GEMRIG~1800's
We are pleased to offer this antique U.S. Army medical amputation surgical set from the mid 1800's Civil War era. The set was manufactured by J.H. Gemrig; 109 South Eighth St., Philadelphia. During the Civil War, Gemrig was a major supplier of surgical sets under contract to the Union forces. The box is made of solid mahogany with inset brass corner fittings & a center brass plate that reads U.S.A. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. The case measures 16 ½"(L) x 6 ½"(W) x 3 ¾"(H) & features double latches that lock securely with a sliding brass lever. The case red velvet lined and consists of three separate compartments with sixteen surgical pieces & ebony handled instruments. Following is a list of the contents: 14 ¾" amputation knife marked Gemrig Phila; 14 ¾" amputation knife marked Otto & Sons (New York maker); 11 ¾" double-sided amputation knife marked Gemrig Phila; 4 ½" scissors marked Betz Germany; 6" artery tenaculum marked Gemrig (missing part of handle); 3-pc. chain saw with removable ebony handles, unmarked; 8" Lifting Back metacarpal saw knife marked Gemrig Phila; three approx. 11" curved staves or sounds, unmarked, one with tiny attached ring marked "coin"; tourniquet, unmarked; 4 ½" early style trephine skull drill with removable 3 ½" ebony handle, unmarked; 7 ¾" scissors with curved blade marked A.S. Aloe & Co. (St. Louis, Mo. maker). Some of the metal parts on the instruments have slight surface corrosion. The beautiful mahogany box has one tight 2" hairline & one long scratch near the top & front corner and the typical light surface nicks & scratches that one would expect from a piece of this age. The mahogany grain & brass fittings are absolutely gorgeous & the brass sliding locks work securely. The bottom of the box is without damage. If you are a collector of military items, U.S. Army pieces, Civil War era items, medical surgical surgeon sets, or amputation surgical sets this mid 1800's surgical amputation set will be the perfect addition to your collection. S/H will be $15.00. Insurance required. MONEY ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECK ONLY. ~Thank you~
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