Suite of traditional tools utilized in the Brith Milah ceremony, along with related pharmaceutical components.

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Lot 170
(MOHEL’S EXTENSIVE CIRCUMCISION KIT).
Suite of traditional tools utilized in the Brith Milah ceremony, along with related pharmaceutical components.

England, c. 1960’s

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $400
Comprising: <<Circumcision implements.>> * Mohel knives (5). * Shields, or Magen clamps (7, two sizes). * Glass Metzitza tubes (2). * Wine beaker. <<Medicinal vials:>> * Bismuth Subgallate (to treat infection, wound therapy). * Corrosive Sublimate (antiseptic). * Aromatic Spirits (used as stimulant in the event of faintness). * Methylated spirits (2, one vial broken). * Liquor Adrenaline. * Dettol. * Yellow powder (?). <<Surgical supplies:>> * Dressing scissors (4). * Surgical dressing-packs (supplied by William Cox, London). * Sterilization baths (3). * Sterilization strainers (2). * Forceps (6). * Tweezers. * Glass stirring rod. * Beaker holders. * Blades. * Horse-hair brush. * Nail file. * Bandages. Accompanied by: Grace and Blessings for Various Occasions (2). Text in Hebrew and English. The Blessing recited by baby’s father highlighted in ink. <<The whole, housed in traditional apothecary-cabinet bag>> internally fixed with handles and snap-front compartment. Provenance: The late Rev. Chaim H. Zack, Eastbourne (East Sussex), England.