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Actions	Six Instruments in a Silver Case Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.12.33 TitleSix Instruments in a Silver Case Creator Edinburgh Gardner (Manufacturer)‎, Hamilton & Inches (Manufacturer)‎ DescriptionSix surgical instruments of steel with rosewood handles, made by Gardner, Edinburgh, in a solid silver presentation case engraved on top with a wild boar head and the words 'Do Good Bold' (Spence family crest and motto). The case inner is gilt lined and hallmarked with: H&I (the maker's initials, Hamilton & Inches); a lady's head (duty paid on the silver); a thistle and a castle (made in Edinburgh); and an 'X' (1879-80). An engraved inscription reads: 'To Professor Spence, in rememberance of his kindness & professional skill, from his ever grateful patient William Ziegler, August, 1880.' Professor James Spence (1812-1882) was a surgeon and Edinburgh Chair of Systematic Surgery 1864-1882. He was succeeded in this post by John Chiene. Production placeEDINBURGH Production date year 1880-01-01 - year 1880-12-31 Object nameInstruments (6) in silver case Object categoryINSTRUMENT Dimensions Instrument Length: 16.5 cm Case Length: 17.9 cm Case Width: 4.2 cm Case Depth: 2.4 cm

Object numberHC.I.12.33

TitleSix Instruments in a Silver Case

Creator Edinburgh Gardner (Manufacturer)‎, Hamilton & Inches (Manufacturer)‎

DescriptionSix surgical instruments of steel with rosewood handles, made by Gardner, Edinburgh, in a solid silver presentation case engraved on top with a wild boar head and the words 'Do Good Bold' (Spence family crest and motto). The case inner is gilt lined and hallmarked with: H&I (the maker's initials, Hamilton & Inches); a lady's head (duty paid on the silver); a thistle and a castle (made in Edinburgh); and an 'X' (1879-80). An engraved inscription reads: 'To Professor Spence, in rememberance of his kindness & professional skill, from his ever grateful patient William Ziegler, August, 1880.' Professor James Spence (1812-1882) was a surgeon and Edinburgh Chair of Systematic Surgery 1864-1882. He was succeeded in this post by John Chiene.

Production placeEDINBURGH

Production date year 1880-01-01 - year 1880-12-31

Object nameInstruments (6) in silver case

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

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