Set of surgical instruments in black leather brass-bound case

Set of surgical instruments in black leather brass-bound case

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Set of surgical instruments in black leather brass-bound case, possibly ophthalmic instruments, owner by Dr. Henry Barnes, probably French, 1871-1900

Parts

3 glass phials

3 glass phials

3 glass phials, possibly once containing oil

Materials:
glass , cork and bone
Object Number:
A652058 Pt1
type:
phial
2 needles of steel with bone cases and covers

2 needles of steel with bone cases and covers

2 needles of steel with bone cases and covers

Materials:
steel and bone
Object Number:
A652058 Pt2
type:
needles
Probe of glass with metal case

Probe of glass with metal case

Probe of glass with metal case

Materials:
alloy (brass and tin)
Object Number:
A652058 Pt3
type:
probes
Probe of glass with metal case

Probe of glass with metal case

Probe of glass with metal case

Materials:
glass and steel
Object Number:
A652058 Pt4
type:
probes