Scarce Howard Beuoy “Electric Capon Instruments” set from Cedar Vale, KS— the exact style promoted in Beuoy’s caponizing manuals. Both electrocautery handpieces are stamped “PATENTED 1935,” matching Beuoy’s 1930s patent. Kit includes multiple original instruments and the factory box/liner. Cords are present; the external transformer/power unit is not included (period sets often sold it separately).
Great crossover piece for agricultural, veterinary, and medical-instrument collectors.

Condition notes

• Box shows edge wear/scuffs; label intact.

• Instruments show typical age wear; no cracks or repairs seen.

• Untested; offered as a display/collector item only.

What you’ll receive: everything pictured.

Brand/ Maker: Howard Beuoy, Cedar Vale, Kansas

Model/Type: Electric caponizing (electrocautery) surgical tool set

Patent mark: “PATENTED 1935” stamped on handles

Era: ca. mid-1930s–1940s

Power: Low-voltage electrocautery handpieces (no power supply included)

Included tools: two electric cautery handles w/ cords, spreader/retractor, probe, loop & triangle extractors, clamp, scalpel-style tool, original fitted box & insert (see photos)

Condition: used, clean for age; light cosmetic wear to box, tools untested; cords pliable; see all photos

Usage: Sold as a historical collectible only (no modern veterinary use)