Antique Geo Tiemann & Co Surgical Post Mortem Dissection Kit 1800s Birdsall For Sale

Antique George Tiemann & Co. Post-Mortem Surgical / Anatomical Dissection Instrument Set – New York – 19th CenturyOffered for sale is an exceptional antique surgical dissection instrument set manufactured by George Tiemann & Co. of New York, one of America’s most prominent 19th-century surgical instrument manufacturers.The original fitted wooden case retains its green manufacturer’s paper label identifying George Tiemann & Co., manufacturers of surgical instruments, located at 67 Chatham Street, New York.The brass oval nameplate on the exterior is beautifully engraved “Birdsall”, presumably identifying a former owner. The individual’s identity has not been established.Based on the manufacturer’s address and instrument configuration, this set is believed to date from approximately 1864–1886, encompassing the latter Civil War period and subsequent decades.Instruments and Contents* Five matching steel-handled dissecting knives/scalpels with assorted blade profiles* One larger broad-bladed dissecting knife* One curved steel-handled dissecting hook* One three-branch surgical retraction chain with hooks* One pointed dissecting needle* One rectangular sharpening stone* One small brush* Two additional slender instruments stored in the lid compartment* Original fitted wooden storage case with brass hardware, interior compartments, and manufacturer’s labelCondition DetailsAntique condition with age-appropriate wear, surface discoloration, patina, scratches, and signs of historical use.The wooden case retains its attractive aged finish, original interior fittings, and legible manufacturer’s label. The brass nameplate remains engraved with the Birdsall surname.All instruments and accessories pictured are included. Original factory completeness has not been verified. Some instrument slots appear unoccupied.The set has not been professionally restored or authenticated. Exact production date and original ownership remain unverified.Historical SignificanceGeorge Tiemann & Co. was a leading American surgical instrument manufacturer during the 19th century. The combination of dissecting knives, hooks, needles, and retraction chain is consistent with historical post-mortem and anatomical dissection sets.An intriguing survivor of early American medical history, suitable for collectors of antique surgical instruments, medical antiques, Civil War-era medical equipment, and 19th-century scientific artifacts.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. The entire pictured collection is being sold together.