Civil War Bleeder / Sold

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Civil War Era Bleeder – Sold Device for “Blood-letting” or cupping.  Designed to remove impurities and infections.  This device with two blades.  The outer sleeve is brass and the blades are steel. The brass on the outer sleeve has a light to moderate patina. Blade marked “JESSOD” As a medical therapy, bleeding or bloodletting endured for approximately 2,500 years.  It was only abandoned at the beginning of the 19th century.  Inventory Number: MED 085 / Sold

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A Civil War Bleeder with a vintage brass, flat rectangular handle and a partially visible rounded blade. Sold.
The Civil War Bleeder, a vintage brass folding knife with a rounded end and visible screw-secured hinge, is shown against a white background.
A Civil War Bleeder featuring two movable metal arms joined by a rivet, displayed against a white background.
A Civil War Bleeder with metal arms and a brass handle, used for measuring objects, shown against a white background.
Close-up of a Civil War Bleeder tool with "JESSOP" stamped into its rusty metal surface.
A Civil War Bleeder, shown partially open against a white background.

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