Meloni Collection - Medical, Scientific, Historical Material & Rare Books
Wed, Mar 8, 2023 10:00AM EST
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Lot 210
Hirtz's WW1 Compass for Locating Projectiles
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Hirtz's compass for locating projectiles in the body. Brass and steel compass, brass limbs, steel pointers, Gaiffe, maker, Paris, France, 1915. Bullet extraction set. French. 19th century. Appears complete. Lettering reads "Establishments Gaiffe - Compas de Mr. Le Medecin Principal Hirtz - Pour La Recherche des Projectiles". Case H 17" W 13" D 3-1/2". Condition: Cloth suitcase has wear, especially at edges. Brass clasps in fine condition. Top of suitcase with gilt lettering (worn). Copy and paste this link for a high-res image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1f9ehj6calh9g1g/AACv4dtrAWMk4Qo1P2ynTGfga?dl=0
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