993.18.1: Lancet Set, 1840-1860

Additional Images

993.18.1: Lancet Set
993.18.1: Lancet Set (part a) (part a)
993.18.1: Lancet Set
993.18.1: Lancet Set (group of parts) (group of parts)
993.18.1: Lancet Set (part b) (part b)
993.18.1: Lancet Set.
Image No. 778

Object Description

Silver etui with 4 thumb lancets. The lancet case has relief decoration over surface and contains 4 thumb lancets which have tortoiseshell guards protecting the blade. No makers marks on the case but each lancet blade has the inscription 'CAPRON A PARIS'.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.18.1
Collection: Therapeutics
Date: 1840-1860

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 6.7 cm
  • Width: 3.2 cm
  • Depth: 1.2 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Case with green lined lancet compartments
  • b) Guard and blade lancet
  • c) Guard and blade lancet
  • d) Guard and blade lancet
  • e) Guard and blade lancet

Object Materials

  • paper,
  • plating,
  • silver,
  • steel,
  • tortoiseshell

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Capron
  • History of Use: Also used to lance boils, infected wounds, etc.