Description
A good and early Jobert de Lamballe type wood speculum, circa 1840-1850. French, unsigned.
This type of cylindrical and plain speculum was used in surgery for cauterisation.
Nice turning as the handle.
20×10,5cm
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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.
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