A late-19th-century surgical set containing a series of graduated silver catheters in a set. This professional collection, housed in its original metal storage case, showcases the high standard of medical instrumentation produced by renowned London surgical houses.
The assembly features eight pieces marked "Maw London" and one marked "Evans," reflecting the standard practice of the era where surgical houses curated high-quality tools for the practitioner. The inclusion of two additional smaller unmarked instruments rounds out this comprehensive set. This collection is an exceptional find for the medical historian or the collector of Victorian scientific curiosities, offering both historical significance and the enduring beauty of late-Victorian silverwork. The gross silver weight is 201 grams.
 
Founded in London in 1807, the firm originally known as George Maw (later Maw & Son) became one of the most prolific and respected manufacturers of surgical instruments and medical sundries in the 19th century. The company built a formidable reputation for producing high-quality, durable equipment for the medical profession, and their instruments were widely distributed to hospitals and private practitioners throughout the British Empire. The "Maw London" mark, served as a hallmark of professional-grade manufacturing during the Victorian era. Today, instruments bearing the Maw name are highly sought after by collectors of medical antiques because they represent the intersection of Victorian industrial expansion and the rapid advancement of clinical surgery.
 
The case measures 33.5 x 11.7 x 2.7cm approximately 13" x 4.6" x 1".