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 Tiemann Surgical Set c.1881 Evaluation

This set came up on eBay in 2008 and I saved the photos for evaluation and discussion.  I do not own this set.

This is an unusual post-sterilization set produced by George Tiemann & Co. c. 1881.  Of particular note is the mahogany case, which until it is opened, one would think was pre-1860 judging by the brass banding, keyed lock, and brass name plate. 

On opening, the blue velvet interior would be typical of post-Civil War sets, but the presence of plated metal handles on the saw, amputation knives, and absence of any non-sterilizable materials is the cardinal point of the example.  Tiemann would still put up their post-sterilization instruments in pre-sterilization cases and interiors in 1881 as the era of non-sterilization slowly passed.

 1881 post- Civil War due to metal handels, chrome plating

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