19th Century Bloodletting Fleam with Horn Handle / SOLD

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19th Century Bloodletting Fleam with Horn Handle – Inventory Number: MED 275 / SOLD This original 19th-century folding fleam features a horn grip and three hinged steel lancet blades, each shaped for precision incisions during bloodletting procedures. Tools like this were commonly carried by frontier doctors, military surgeons, and farriers for treating both humans and livestock through phlebotomy—a standard medical practice of the time. The brass inlay on the grip and the hand-forged blades show traditional craftsmanship, while the wear and patina are consistent with real-world use. A powerful example of early medical and veterinary history. A compelling addition to any Civil War-era medical or apothecary collection.   Inventory Number: MED 275 / SOLD