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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ladybranch, post: 138604, member: 44&quot;]Don&#039;t tempt me. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This type of fleam is referred to as a spring loaded fleam or spring lancet. They tended to be the smaller type of fleam. A spring fleam was a big improvement over the types that had been used for centuries. It allowed the cutting to happen very very quick, hence less pain. The large fleams were used on farm animals. I haven&#039;t a clue on value without the blade; however, if someone offers you $25 like Terry thought, I would say take it!</p><p><a href="http://www.vintagemedical.com/pages/204-22.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.vintagemedical.com/pages/204-22.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.vintagemedical.com/pages/204-22.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Now fleams are not rare. I have a multi-blade fleam. Mine is similar fig 8 on the following page. Yours is similar to fig 13th &amp; 17th. </p><p>Need to scroll down about 1/3rd of the way to see the examples. Click the pics for enlarged views.</p><p><a href="http://www.medicalantiques.com/medical/Scarifications_and_Bleeder_Medical_Antiques.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.medicalantiques.com/medical/Scarifications_and_Bleeder_Medical_Antiques.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.medicalantiques.com/medical/Scarifications_and_Bleeder_Medical_Antiques.htm</a></p><p><br /></p><p>--- Susan[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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