Description
A pair of late 19th century nasal snares: one straight, the other angled–both in excellent condition. No maker evident. They were used for excising nasal polyps. The straight one measures 6″ (15cm) in length. Similar examples can be seen on the Wellcome Collection site, which they date 1866-1901: https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co167007/nasal-polypus-snare
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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