Extraordinary Surgeon's Field Case. Meyer & Meltzer, London, 1880.

Extraordinary case with surgery instrumental, designed for field work. It was made in London in 1860 by Meyer & Meltzer. It is an antique rectangular case made of wood, with side reinforcements and a delicate front keyhole made of brass. The case has two side hooks to keep it shut. At the top we find a shield that lets us know the content without opening the case: Instruments Operation. It is a small case and very user-friendly, the perfect place to carry any surgery instruments necessary for field work. It has the perfect size to use it when time is important. The box is covered in red velvet and has some compartments with the shape of the instruments: tongs, scalpels, scissors, needles, saw, pincers, hammers The case is divided in three parts: the box, the cover (inside) and a small tray that goes over the box and can be remover to include more utensils. All the pieces are perfectly distributed into the box and are held by a small metal plate, so they do not fall when we the case is opened. The utensils are completely ergonomic, so they can be easily handled in such delicate moments. Each detail has been considered in this incredible surgery case; the handle of some utensils even have small grooves so they cannot slip. Inside the box there are two small white plates with the name of the company: Mayer & Meltzer, and its location: London, Melbourne & Cape Town. Al the instruments have the name of the brand engraved: Meyer & Meltzer, which mean that they are truly original pieces. And even more: there is no one missing! This case is a wonderful item in great condition, both the case and the instruments. It is a really splendid set, a piece really difficult to find and what is more It is complete! Magnificent piece! And truly difficult to find in this condition. Case measurements: 7 x 17 x 45 cm.