A hallmarked silver thumb lancet case which would have been carried by a 19th century physician to bleed his patients. Made by Joseph Taylor and John Perry in 1830. The case is finely worked with a geometrical design and has a cartouche on one side engraved with the letters "J C". The hinge and latch mechanism are in excellent condition. The lancets show signed of oxidation and three are signed Macleod. There is some age related damage to interior wooden carcass which is difficult to see and of little consequence. The silver body hinge and latch are in excellent condition.