"Multi-bladed Scarificator"
Signed "Wien [Vienna, Austria]", circa 1780-1800, copper alloy, iron. Square scarifier with 16 blades. Instrument used, between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 1900s, to cut the skin before applying a vaccine or to apply suction cups called "scarified" (small bloodletting). The instrument is decorated on two of its sides with an iron rosette, on the top a key allows the adjustment of the blades, 2 latches allow the opening and unlocking of the blades.
Copy in working order, in good condition.
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