A Rare Shagreen and Silver Medical Etui

Early 19th century, with Vienna's Repunzierung mark to acknowledge receipt of paid taxes, silver mounted, possibly for draining an abscess, containing four cased instruments, two lacking handle attachments, an extendable drain, an ampule with marker; a needle, a probe (lacking handle attachments).

3 1/2 in.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Several instruments with dents; separation of shagreen at rear seam; overall good condition considering age and use.