Single bladed scarifier (also known as a Spring Gleam or Schnapper); both in original cases. For blood letting; occasionally used in dentistry for gum lancing. Early to mid 1700's. The instrument is 'cocked' by pulling back the lever over the blade and then 'fired' by pressing the lever along the side of the instrument. Where the inner works are iron, the housing is brass.
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