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Shagreen Pocket Case for Surgical Instruments, England, c. 1800
England, 1800
A Pocket Case for Surgical Instruments covered by green-stained shagreen, English, ca. 1800, with silver metal mounts, hinged cover engraved letter 'C', with slots for forceps, lancets, probes and others minor surgical instruments. Now is filled with several later instruments: lancet with tortoise shell handle, a probe and blunt needle. A part of shagreen on the the lid is detached.