A fine Velpeau tonsillotome by Charrière, circa 1850
€300
Circa
1850-1860
Description
A very fine example, well preserved, of a classic French Velpeau-type tonsillotome, after the Fahnestock model which Velpeau modified, signed by Charrière, circa 1850-1860.
This is double fork model, with three rings and a nice and small ebony handle. The instrument has no rust and it work smoothly.
It measures 30cm lenght.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
