This site features medical and surgical antiques from the 18th to mid-20th century. There is special focus on the Civil War era, especially amputation and surgical sets. Browse items from A to Z, and learn the history behind each.

Within these pages, you will find medical and surgical antiques that range from the common, yet interesting, to those rare enough to be in a museum.

Among the latter is the death mask of Dr. John Hunter taken directly from the original. Dr. Reed Bontecou’s bloodstained wallet from the first battlefield amputation of the Civil War. An original lobotomy set. And much, much more!

Please note that the descriptions accompanying the items are for educational purposes only.

(Don’t forget to check out medicalantiques.com for its incredible collection of rare items!)

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