Civil War Era Bleeder / Sold

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Civil War Era Bleeder – Inventory Number: MED 151 / Sold Device for “Blood-letting” or cupping.   Designed to remove impurities and infections.   This device with three blades.   The outer sleeve is brass with slab horn overlay affixed via brass pins and the blades are steel.   Blade marked “Borwick”.   As a medical therapy, bleeding or bloodletting endured for approximately 2,500 years.   It was only abandoned at the beginning of the 19th century.   Nice condition example.   Inventory Number: MED 151 / Sold

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A Civil War Era Bleeder folding pocket knife with a worn, yellowed handle and four partially rusted blades is shown extended on a white background.
A Civil War Era Bleeder featuring four partially extended, tarnished metal blades and a worn, yellowed handle.
The Civil War Era Bleeder, featuring four rusted blades and a weathered, yellow-brown handle, is displayed on a white background.
A closed Civil War Era Bleeder with a yellowed, worn handle and visible screws, displayed on a white background.
The Civil War Era Bleeder, now sold, is shown closed with a mottled dark and light patterned handle against a white background.
Close-up of a rusted Civil War Era Bleeder with "DOMINIC" partially visible, stamped on its surface. Sold.

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