Lancet case with 2 lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3588
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Lancet case with 2 lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3588
Silver lancet case with two steel lancets with mother of pearl handles. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting. This was a common practice in medicine until the late nineteenth century and was believed to treat a range of ailments by removing surplus bodily humours (fluids within the body). These items are English and date from around the year 1800
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This print showcases a Lancet case from the early 19th century, circa 1800. The silver lancet case is elegantly designed and contains two steel lancets with exquisite mother of pearl handles. These lancets were essential surgical instruments used for bloodletting, a widespread medical practice until the late 1800s. Bloodletting involved opening patients' veins using these double-edged surgical blades with pointed ends to remove surplus bodily humours or fluids within the body. It was believed that this procedure could treat various ailments by restoring balance in the body. The English origin of these items adds to their historical significance, dating back to around 1800. The intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail make them true antiques, reflecting the advancements in surgery during that era. Displayed against a serene blue background, this print allows us to appreciate not only the beauty of these instruments but also their role in medical history. They serve as a reminder of how far medicine has progressed and how practices have evolved over time. This image captures an important piece of equipment used in nineteenth-century medicine, shedding light on an era when bloodletting was considered standard practice for treating illnesses.
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