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c. 1870's Amputation set by H. G. Kern

Horatio G. Kern, was in the surgical instrument business in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1893.  He was a contract supplier of instruments to the Union Army during the Civil War.  During the 1860's his location was at 25 N. 6th in Philadelphia, Pa. (from Edmonson; American Surgical Instruments: an Illustrated History);

Horatio G. Kern surgical instrument maker

1837: Filbert St. bel. 8th

1838-42: 7 N. 8th

1843-48: 5 N. 8th

1849-59: 293 High

1860-70: 25 N. 6th

1871-89: 21 N. 6th (joined by Horatio G. Kern, Jr., in 1876; Horatio G. Kern, Sr., dies in 1889)

18900-92: 122 S. 12th surgical instruments

1893: 1407 Chestnut

This compact amputation set, (16 x 5 x 3 in. ) is in new condition, has a mahogany case, lined with red velvet, and a single keyed lock.  The instruments are all in new condition, with no rust or evidence of having been used at any time.  One indication this is a later set, is the presence of a plated tourniquet frame as well as the type of wood case, which has brass wire inlay in the case top.  The brass name plate was never engraved.

 

 

   

 

 

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