Charriere-type 3 blades vaginal speculum by Capron, circa 1840
€220
Circa
1840
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A fine Charriere-type 3 blades vaginal speculum signed by Capron, datable circa 1840.
The three blades are made in silvered brass, some part of the instrument in iron and the obturator in ebony and steel.
The instrument is complete.
This new speculum was introduced by Charrière in 1837. Examples by Capron are rare.
Size : 19x8cm
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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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