Lot 127

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Description:

Exceptional & Rare Historically Important Coin Silver Gorham & Co. 2 Handle Tray, Circa 1845. Fully Hallmarked. The center is engraved with snake around the pillar with a bird on top which is a symbol of medical field. It is also engraved Frank H. Hamilton from his friend and pupil with 3 initials. Frank H. Hamilton was a pre civil war New York physician and surgeon. He was born on 9/13/1813 in Vermont and died 8/11/1886. He was a professor of surgery i Buffalo Medical College in 1844. Subsequently Dean of the faculty and surgeon to the charity hospital 1861-1865. He occupied the Chair for surgery, fractures and dislocations at the Bellvue Hospital Medical College, that chair being the first of its kind in the world. During the civil war he served as surgeon of the 31st New York Infantry and was made brigade surgeon after the battle of Bull Run and later U.S. Medical Director. He served as consulting surgeon to hospitals and asylums and became widely known as authority on surgery. His three large books having a place in the literature on medical science. In his later years his place in history was secured by a tragic event. Almost immediately after President Garfield was shot in 1881, Mrs. Garfield insisted upon sending for Dr. Hamilton. He was telegraphed for and a special train being provided him, he went directly to the President's bedside until the President died. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: L- 22". x W- 13.5" x H- 1.75". Weight: 1611.5g/51.55ozt. Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Estate. Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.

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