Spring lancet

Name/Title

Spring lancet

Description

This silver cased spring lancet by Samuel Jackson is similar to the ones carried by many physicians to bleed patients on.home visits. After cocking the blade and placing it over a vein the physician would then touch the top lever and the blade would snap down to sever the vein. This particular instrument is inscribed on the reverse side "H. Brooke, MD from Dr T. C. Worthington."

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Length

3 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 11, 2026

Create Date

August 11, 2026

Update Date

August 11, 2026