Vaccination Lancets, Early 19th Century

Set of two metal lancets in a green shagreen case.

Case has space for six pairs of lancets, only two are present and these are held too tightly to be removed. Case has a silver metal top and bottom, as well as a central metal band. Rest of case is covered in green shagreen coating. Case has metal button release clasp on side. Case does not close.

Two small labels found with lancets. One small label with purple thread attached, with letters 'A.M' written on it.

Larger label is much later and potentially used during display of object, has printed words: l 'Presented by Miss Mariane Cecile Gabriel Hugon.'