Brass-mounted mahogany surgical kit belonging to Dr. Alexander Peille Cahill 19th century The brass inlay on the lid engraved with Cahill Family crest; retaining embossed leather case inscribed "A. Peille Cahill"; the interior with three levels of trays containing knives, saws, trepanning implements, straps, and other surgical devices, many of which are marked "Young".
L: 18 1/2 in. (chest)
PROVENANCE:Pittsburgh Family Collection.