An early-to-mid-20th-century medicine with this exceptional antique surgical roll. Encased in a rich burgundy textured Moroccan leather roll, this portable set represents the classic field kit carried by period practitioners and house-call doctors.
Unrolling the canvas interior reveals a meticulously structured array of loops holding vintage medical apparatuses. The collection features unusual folding pocket scalpels with maker logos etched into the metal handles, alongside a specialised metal storage tin containing historical suture needles and thread.
Please note: This item is sold strictly as a historical collectible and decorative artifact. All instruments and containers are vintage pieces intended entirely for historical display, study, or collection.
Features & Condition:
Case: Textured burgundy Moroccan leather folding roll with secure metal closure.
Contents: Features vintage medical tools, distinctive folding scalpels with maker branding, and period suture tin.
Display Ready: An extraordinary conversation piece for a desk, study, or vintage medical collection.
The maker stamped on these instruments is Aesculap (specifically originating from the German manufacturer Jetter & Scheerer).
About the Company and History The enterprise was founded in Tuttlingen, Germany, in 1867 by Gottfried Jetter, a qualified cutler who originally started it as a small workshop for surgical instruments. In 1887, Jetter’s brothers-in-law (Wilhelm and Karl Christian Scheerer) joined as partners, leading to the corporate name Jetter & Scheerer. In 1889, the company registered its iconic trademark featuring the stylised Staff of Aesculapius (a snake winding around a medical staff) surmounted by a crown. The trademark draws from the ancient Greek god of medicine, Asclepius. The brand name Aesculap was officially registered later in 1900. Tuttlingen quickly became a world-renowned global hub for medical technology. Aesculap expanded rapidly, opening international branches in major cities like New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo by the turn of the 20th century. The company grew to become one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments in the world.
The kit measures 13.7cm (5.4") across when closed.
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