File:Instrument case, England, 1650-1700 Wellcome L0058026.jpg

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Instrument case, England, 1650-1700
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Instrument case, England, 1650-1700
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Covered with shagreen (stained fish skin) and decorated with engraved silver, this instrument case bears the coat of arms of Barber-Surgeons' Company. The Barber-Surgeons’ Company was formed in 1540 and the coat of arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1569. It shows the cross of St George with a lion with three fleams, which were tools used in bloodletting. The initials of the owner, “F Z”, are also on the case.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: guild; instrument case; Bloodletting; fleam
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A608303
  • Photo number: L0058026
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