Comprehensive look at a historic medical instrument catalog
A detailed collection from Krohne & Sesemann showcases a wide range of surgical tools, surgical cases, and related apparatus.
This edition covers post‑mortem instruments, amputating sets, bone and nerve tools, obstetric and midwifery instruments, and specialty items like dissecting kits and microscopes.
Designed for students, historians, and collectors, the catalog presents tools in grouped sections with descriptions and case contents, reflecting the breadth of surgical practice in its era. The book offers a window into the material culture of medicine, including how instruments were organized, stored, and priced for professional use.
- Extensive listings across post‑mortem, amputation, bone, and obstetric instruments.
- Illustrative cases and complete sets, including ebony and ivory handle options.
- Sections on dissecting instruments, microscopes, and midwifery tools.
- Historical pricing and cataloging practices that reveal the era’s trade norms.
Ideal for readers of medical history, antique medical instrument collections, and anyone curious about how doctors equipped their offices and theaters.