Offered is a antique medical rare early 1800s physicians tonsil guillotine tonsillectomy instrument. Early 1800s pre Civil War period. A tonsil amputation instrument. Beautiful carved checker cross cut Ebony wood handle. Sharp ring blades with lancet point. Wonderful original finish with lots of patina and color of age showing its history. Excellent working condition. Smooth and sharp. No damage, clean blades. Instrument dates c1820-40. A nice early example. 10" long. Please email questions. Thanks