Brass and Steel Veterinary Guarded Spring Lancet, American, mid-19th century, measuring 9.5 cm. overall, with brass housing, guard and release lever and polished steel blade and spring cock all in VFC and working order.  Complete with its original black leather covered, velvet lined, fitted wood box with brass hasp all in VFC.  The lid of the box bears the label of: “Max Wocher & Sons, Manufactures of Surgical Instruments, 105 W. 6th St. Cincinnati, O.”, the companies address from 1856-1869. - Edmondson