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Snowden & Brother, Pre-Civil War surgical set, c. 1859-60

This Snowden set was most likely made just prior to the Civil War.  It was created for civilian use, not military.  The presence of Galt type crowns on the trephines and the English style handle on the saw are typical for this time frame.

Snowden & Brother (George and Henry) were one of the major suppliers to the U.S. Army before and during the Civil War. 

Snowden or Snowden & Brother sets are wanted for this collection... complete or partial sets and instruments

Snowden & Bro. (George P. [1832-?] and Henry C. [1838-?] Snowden become partners I July 1858; William Snowden [1840­

?] becomes partner I January 1866; Henry C. retires in May,

1872 and sells interest to George) surgical instrument makers

1858-64: 15 N. 5th

1864-72: 23 S. 8th

 (Edmonson)

Missing: small tweezer, bone forceps

Note: some Snowden saws are marked, this one is not

Note: all blade-handle joints are the same on the knives and Hey saw

Trephine crown is later 'Galt' type

Tourniquet 'T' not marked, but original for sure

 Cast iron prongs on tourniquet strap, typical for Civil War period

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