$1,107
Two Small Surgical Kits, c. 19th century, a walnut case with red velvet lining, including trephines and other instruments, and a smaller kit with scalpels, and scissors. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Timothy Pickering Stone. Note: These kits were found with the Hospital Department kits owned by surgeon Lincoln Ripley Stone, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Estimate $300-500 Larger kit in good condition, smaller kit has a crack in the lid. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
