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Lot 389: c. 1812 Brass Medical Fleam

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Lot  389: c. 1812  Brass Medical Fleam
<b>War of 1812</b><hr><b>c. 1812 (War of 1812 Period), Brass Medical Fleam, Choice Very Fine.</b>
3.5' long brass sleeve holds two steel blades with sharp metal cutting protrusions--which were used in the colonial era medical practice of 'bleeding' patients. Top blade is stamped 'BOWDLN.' Metal blades with gray and brown patina, and brass sleeve is a lovely olive/gold colored.