Authentic early 20th century surgical instrument manufactured by F.A. Hardy & Co, marked with patent date August 18, 1903 and stamped number 6637.

This adjustable retractor / mouth gag was used in early ENT and oral surgical procedures. Constructed of nickel-plated steel with intact moving mechanism.

Condition: Light age-related oxidation and surface wear consistent with over 120 years of age. Mechanically functional and structurally solid.

Collection Notice:

This piece is part of a larger private medical history collection currently being cataloged and liquidated. The collection includes early surgical instruments, psychiatric and institutional documents, medical ephemera, and rare turn-of-the-century devices.

Additional items will be listed in stages. Serious collectors, museums, and dealers interested in acquiring multiple pieces or the collection as a whole are welcome to inquire.

A remarkable piece of early American surgical history — ideal for medical collectors, museum display, teaching collections, or historical decor.

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