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Lot 021 - Antique German Medical Instrument Kit in Wooden Box with D.R.G.M. Marked Tools, Modular Handle System
An antique German medical instrument kit housed in a hinged wooden box with pink fabric-lined interior. The kit contains various medical instruments marked "D.R.G.M." (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster), indicating German registered design protection. The instruments feature a modular design system where multiple tool heads fit into a single wooden handle. The collection includes various blades, probes, picks, and a small hammer-style instrument, all with metal heads designed to interchange with the wooden handle component. The instruments are secured in the case with a red leather band system. The wooden case shows wear consistent with age and use, with visible staining and patina on the exterior. Interior pink fabric lining shows some soiling. The pliers are missing from the kit.
