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American Civil War Era Scalpel / Fleam Knife

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American Civil War Era Scalpel / Fleam Knife

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North America, United States of America, Civil War period, ca. 1861 to 1865 CE. A metal surgeon's scalpel used for performing complex medical procedures (oftentimes un-anaesthetized amputations) with a smooth and slender dark wood handle. The blade, comprised of one long straight edge and one shorter curved edge, was also used as a fleam (also fleame, phleam, flew, flue, or flem) meant for bloodletting and other incision-necessitating procedures. Still works! Size: 7" L x 0.7" W (17.8 cm x 1.8 cm).

Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques (James Caswell), Santa Monica, California, USA

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Condition

Wear and minor oxidation to blade portion and minor cracking to wooden handle.

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American Civil War Era Scalpel / Fleam Knife

Name: American Civil War Era Scalpel / Fleam Knife
SKU: 56220831
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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