(MOHEL’S EXTENSIVE CIRCUMCISION KIT).
Suite of traditional tools utilized in the Brith Milah ceremony ...

(MOHEL’S EXTENSIVE CIRCUMCISION KIT).



Suite of traditional tools utilized in the Brith Milah ceremony, along with related pharmaceutical components.

England, c. 1960’s

Comprising: Circumcision implements. * Mohel knives (5). * Shields, or Magen clamps (7, two sizes). * Glass Metzitza tubes (2). * Wine beaker. Medicinal vials: * Bismuth Subgallate (to treat infection, wound therapy). * Corrosive Sublimate (antiseptic). * Aromatic Spirits (used as stimulant in the event of faintness). * Methylated spirits (2, one vial broken). * Liquor Adrenaline. * Dettol. * Yellow powder (?). Surgical supplies: * Dressing scissors (4). * Surgical dressing-packs (supplied by William Cox, London). * Sterilization baths (3). * Sterilization strainers (2). * Forceps (6). * Tweezers. * Glass stirring rod. * Beaker holders. * Blades. * Horse-hair brush. * Nail file. * Bandages. Accompanied by: Grace and Blessings for Various Occasions (2). Text in Hebrew and English. The Blessing recited by baby’s father highlighted in ink. The whole, housed in traditional apothecary-cabinet bag internally fixed with handles and snap-front compartment. Provenance: The late Rev. Chaim H. Zack, Eastbourne (East Sussex), England.
Comprising: Circumcision implements. * Mohel knives (5). * Shields, or Magen clamps (7, two sizes). * Glass Metzitza tubes (2). * Wine beaker. Medicinal vials: * Bismuth Subgallate (to treat infection, wound therapy). * Corrosive Sublimate (antiseptic). * Aromatic Spirits (used as stimulant in the event of faintness). * Methylated spirits (2, one vial broken). * Liquor Adrenaline. * Dettol. * Yellow powder (?). Surgical supplies: * Dressing scissors (4). * Surgical dressing-packs (supplied by William Cox, London). * Sterilization baths (3). * Sterilization strainers (2). * Forceps (6). * Tweezers. * Glass stirring rod. * Beaker holders. * Blades. * Horse-hair brush. * Nail file. * Bandages. Accompanied by: Grace and Blessings for Various Occasions (2). Text in Hebrew and English. The Blessing recited by baby’s father highlighted in ink. The whole, housed in traditional apothecary-cabinet bag internally fixed with handles and snap-front compartment. Provenance: The late Rev. Chaim H. Zack, Eastbourne (East Sussex), England.