An Ecrasseur with Ebony Fittings by Collin
$150.00
An Ecrasseur with Ebony Fittings by Collin
Dimensions
35cm
Circa
1880
Maker
Collin
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very good c1880 ecrasseur by Collin working in Paris, c1880. The fittings are ebony and the mechanism works perfectly. Ecrasseur: “A surgical instrument intended to replace the knife in many operations, the parts operated on being severed by the crushing effect produced by the gradual tightening of a chain to avoid haemorrhage.”. Length without chain: 14″ or 35cm.
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Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
