ENGLISH FOLDING SCALPEL, 19TH CENTURY

$125.00

Possibly Civil War era. 6” overall with 2 1/8” folding blade, well worn from sharpening. The base marked G DOBSON & SONE SHEFFIELD. That company was established in 1856 and recorded under that name in 1876. One piece ivory grip securing back spring. Only example of this form we have encountered. 

Item ID: B6786

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ENGLISH FOLDING SCALPEL, 19TH CENTURY

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