interior paper label reads "Julius & Thigpen / Surgical Instrum... / Makers / T..wboro / North Carolina", rectangular mahogany case with divided interior housing assembled set of numerous surgical tools, some with maker's mark "REINHARDT / BALT" (Charles C. Reinhardt, Baltimore, Maryland, fl. 1837-1864), and set of prescription scales ("Dr. C. H. Fitch's / Prescription Scale / Pat'd Sept 29 1885... / Richmond, VA"), 3-1/2 x 16 x 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: By descent in the Shamburger Family of Montgomery County, North Carolina (accompanied by copy of appraisal certificate); Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
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By descent in the Shamburger Family of Montgomery County, North Carolina (accompanied by copy of appraisal certificate); Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Julius & Thigpen label applied over earlier label which is partially visible but not legible, label with some tears, case with typical bumps and abrasions, some staining to lid top, instruments with areas of rust and discoloration, fabric linings with some stains and tears, some warping to divider panels, probably lacking some instruments
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