View Etsys Privacy Policy. This surgery took longer but healed faster and was less prone to infection. The wooden case shows plenty wear from use and handling but remains very document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your WorthPoint Account is Suspended: Please update your billing information in. The Mathews set abovesold for $4,800 at a Civil War show in 2007. Surgical Tools - Antique Amputation - Vatican He initially settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1854. Brass has a nice darkened patina. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 54-1426643. Inscribed to Dr. William Ludwig Buechner of Youngstown, Ohio The main trephine tool is the T shaped trepan with a bladed cylinder at one end. Civil War field amputation and surgical kit in mahogany case, with plaque reading ''Elisha F. Roland, Medical College of Ohio, Prize in Physiology, Lesson 1876-1877, by Prof. Jos. Turning Twenty Quilt Kit 82" x 98" Civil War Reproduction Pink Brown Fabrics, Civil War Field Piece Rope & Metal Chain Life-Like Model Kit 09694 Parts Sealed, 1976 AMT Intrepid Civil War Balloon Model Kit #T571 FOR PARTS ONLY, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor Model Kit 361 mm Scale 1/144 Mikro Mir 144-028, 1/24 resin figures model American Civil War militia Unassembled Unpainted, PE kit 1/700 American Civil War Monitor ironclad warship USS Passaic (1862)79003, Antique German China Head Doll, 1860's, Civil War Hairdo, Vtg. It contains a tourniquet, two knives, two saws, and an artery hook. Leslie began business in 1865. Would make a great addition to anyone wanting to create a complete amputation kit. You might also see a kit presented to a surgeon from a grateful town or group after the war with this information on the plaque. Other makers include Hernstein, Snowdon, Gemrig, Leach and Green, and others. Read our Cookie Policy. Other tools for trephining are the Heys saw (two small saws with one rounded and one straight edge).For more information about this interesting kit and others like it, see our post on 19th century amputation and surgical kits. civil war amputation sets for sale | eBay Civil War Amputation Set / SOLD | Civil War Artifacts - For Sale in Stay up-to-date on the American Battlefield Trust's battlefield preservation efforts, travel tips, upcoming events, history content and more. Around 1890, imports of European instruments began increasing as American surgeons began practicing antiseptic techniques. This item is out of stock. The case is lined with red velvet on the inside top, removeable tray and bottom of the case. / Sold $0.00 QTY This item is out of stock Dr. Minnie balls splintered bones, damaged muscle, and drove dirt, clothing, and other debris into the wounds. Many amputations over the Civil War occurred at the fingers, wrist, thigh, lower leg, or upper arm. Learn more. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. They had a higher chance of survival rather than intermediary amputations which took place between three and thirty days. New Civil War Photo: Amputation in Hospital Tent after Gettysburg - 6 Sizes! Mahogany case, brass fittings, v. on Dec 15, 2022 . Reset. Learn More , NSS-A Spring Nationals - May 17th thru May 21st Learn More , CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT. As a general rule of thumb, a Confederate set can bring twice, perhaps three times the amount for an equivalent Union set. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Image Courtesy Wilsons Creek National Battlefield; WICR 30620. Germs were known but not really believed to be the cause of patients problems at this time, so instruments were not designed to be sterilized (instruments with wood handles were still in medical catalogues well into the 20th century due to the conservative nature of the medical profession.) One end of the removable tray is missing (Open Box). During major engagements in the Civil War the flood of wounded became overwhelming. for a stable grip while in use. Furthermore, among the surgeons that tried antispectic techniques, there were many variations of its implemetation. Audrey Schmitt. This page was last updated: 01-May 10:14. Lot 84: Civil War field amputation and surgical kit - Invaluable Civil War II Marvel Tie-In Comics Various Titles New/Unread Postage Discount, FOLIO SOCIETY THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR Hugh Thomas 2 Vol Set NEW SEALED, Civil War Defences of Atlanta, Georgia, 1865; Antique Civil War Map, Indian Chief Scout Civil Military Post War Gas/Fuel/Petrol Tank Set Rep |Fit For, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This is the interior view of a multi-layered surgical set by Mathews showing large and small saws, both types of tourniquets, knives, etc. When it was over, Fredericksburg was still in Confederate hands and 5,200 Confederate and 12,700 Union soldiers were injured or killed. Ivory Handled Amputation Kit. The box is in great condition and measures 16' x 7.1/2' x 4' high. Superb CIVIL WAR H. HERNSTEIN NY AMPUTATION Scalpel Medical Surgical Ebony Wood $1,200.00 $22.80 shipping or Best Offer ANTIQUE MEDICAL INTUBATION KIT SURGICAL EQUIPMENT IN METAL CASE-VN-WEAR $150.00 $22.45 shipping or Best Offer Civil War Antique Surgical Folding Scalpel Medical Arterial Clamp Instrument $525.00 $9.65 shipping or Best Offer S.B. This is a set of amputation knives by Favre, a French maker. There are three scalpels in this set by Favre. Required fields are marked *. I told him to pay it and run! The American Battlefield Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Note the checkered handles. However, when amputation was necessary, the limb was not simply chopped off as commonly believed. Civil War era amputation kits are highly sought in the medical collecting field today and this original surgical grouping offers a unique opportunity to add a piece of American medical history to any Civil War period medical collection. Many veterans wanted to continue to work after recovering from their wartime injuries, but as a disabled veteran, they were often discriminated against for it was often assumed they could not perform a job as well as an able-bodied employee. Civil War Amputation Set - Inventory Number: MED 171 / SOLD. Research will reveal who the surgeon was, what army, and when served. I am offering for sale this beautiful civil war era. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Civil War Surgical Set Savigny & CO Great Condition Amputation Kit, RARE MID-19TH C ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR FIELD AMPUTATION BONE SAW/KNIFE STMPD 'CW..AD', VERY Rare Fancy IDENTIFIED Officer Civil War Period Chess Set, Orig. Site by Schilling Sellmeyer. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The most common wounds suffered by Civil War soldiers were from the bullets fired by muskets. The main trephine tool is the T shaped trepan with a bladed cylinder at one end. Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, Tools of the Trade: Surgical Knives and Scalpels, Look with Your Brain, as well as Your Eyes, to Avoid a Costly Mistaken Identity, Face to Face with the Past: Collecting Civil War Portraits. Gemrig immigrated from Germany to Philadelphia in 1830 and had experience as a cutler- a maker of knives and silverware. There were several types of wounds that required an amputation according to medical military manuals, including when an entire limb is carried off by a cannon-ball leaving a ragged stump; also if the principal vessels and nerves are extensively torn even without injury to the bone; or if the soft parts (muscle) are much lacerated; or in cases of extensive destruction of the skin. The First American President: Setting the Precedent, African Americans During the Revolutionary War, Help Save 820 Acres at Five Virginia Battlefields, Save 343 Acres at FIVE Battlefields in FOUR Western Theater States, Save 42 Historic Acres at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Phase Three of Gaines Mill-Cold Harbor Saved Forever Campaign, An Unparalleled Preservation Opportunity at Gettysburg Battlefield. Multi tiered amputation box/kit which once housed surgical knives, saw, trephine, tourniquet, scalpels, etc. The bullet forceps helped sell the set. Kit was the property of Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. The surgeon then scraped the edges of the bone smooth, so that they would be forced to work back through the skin. Over the course of the war, he began distributing his new Hanger Limb to other soldiers in need and after the war ended, began his own business: the J.E. All medical instruments are in good original condition and would need only some very light cleaning to move them to very good condition. Civil War Amputation Sets were Bloody but Life-Saving Necessities One of the first soldiers to undergo an amputation during the Civil War was Private James Hanger of Churchville, Virginia, who lost his leg during the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Save civil war amputation sets to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. After completing numerous amputations after a battle, medical personnel were left with another problem that needed solving. High-grade, Reproduction Cased Surgical Amputation Kit The lack of hygiene, antibiotics and sterile procedures created a large chance of infection; however, it has been estimated that as many as 75% of the amputees survived. Whittaker,'' with to They are lined in velveteen or chamois, with purple or red being the most common colors used. There is only 1 item left in stock. The two instrument kits highlighted here are illustrations of pre-antiseptic surgical practice in the United States. They were interested in this particular kit because it was made by a medical instrument company from Philadelphia. Included in the kit are a labeled packet of curved surgical needles, a band of thin wire and a packet of surgeon's twisted silk by Johnson & Johnson. Among the medical instruments included in this surgical operating kit is a large bone or amputation saw (LG), one metacarpal saw (LG), one bone pair of shears (FO) and a large surgical hook (E). 2011-2023 Springfield-Greene County Library System. was born in 1838 in Germany and immigrated to America in 1853. Case is decorated with a plain, oval, brass medallion inlaid and centered on the top lid. Many amputations over the Civil War occurred at the fingers, wrist, thigh, lower leg, or upper arm. -- about a load for a one-horse cart. tenaculum.