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A delightful and very rare late 18th /
early 19th century French sterling silver
stork forceps. Probably not for use by a midwife for putting on the
umbilical cord post delivery (a function which is commonly
attributed to them), but more likely used
to
thread ribbons in baby garments, which were removed for washing.
There is a snake entwined around the stork's neck 'Asclepius' style.
Another rather nice touch is the cocooned baby on the inside of the
stork's stomach only visible when the scissors are opened. There is
no hallmark, but they are made from solid silver (tested). |
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