Fleam, brass sleeve with 3 sizes of steel blades

Accession #: 2008087

Description: . Used for bloodletting until the late 19th century. Condition corroded.

contained in cardboard spectacles box # 20081025DW001 The selected blade was placed over the vein and hit with a fleam stick in order to achieve phlebotomy at one stroke. The device was commonly used in veterinary practice especially for bloodletting horses.

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Acquired: 25/10/2008