$85,200
George Tiemann and Company Exhibition Surgical Set, 67 Chatham Street, New York, 1876, ruby-set mother-of-pearl-handled implements including a large and small bone saw, the larger engraved on the blade Geo. Tiemann & Co./1876/New York , four surgical knives of different sizes with engraved decoration, a capillary hook, nippers and tweezers-forceps all stamped with maker's name, fitted compartments with tourniquet, needles, wire sutures, and lidded container with eight additional rubies all in a felt-lined, silver-bound, rosewood carrying case with original gilt leather maker's tag inside stating G. Tiemann & Co., Manufacturers of Surgical Instruments, 67 Chatham St., N.Y. , inset Gothic boss on lid, escutcheon, lock and key. Note: Tiemann & Company was prominent exhibitor in 1876 at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. An extract from the General Report of the Judges states in part, "The largest collection of instruments was exhibited by Messrs. Tiemann & Co., of New York. It embraced almost every instrument used by the surgeon in general or special practice, and some entirely new. In material, workmanship and exquisite finish, they could not be excelled." George Tiemann & Co. of New York City created this set for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. The set was on display during the entire Exposition, May 10 through November 10, 1876. This was the first World's Fair held in the United States. This is the only set ever created and celebrated both th Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-12-01
