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Thanks so much for the great information. I do think it is an early piece in studying it closely. Will post any further information that I discover!

https://i.postimg.cc/9FcfYc99/IMG-0466.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k4xnWHXw/IMG-0467.jpg Here are a few more detailed photos. There are numerous 17th century surgical instruments engraved on the piece. These include arrow extractors, amputations saws, bleeding knives, etc. Thanks for helping with this...

https://i.postimg.cc/3RhZLM1q/IMG-0470.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Z51Hdvd4/IMG-0464.jpg If these don't belong in this forum (eg. not dutch hallmarks) I would be very grateful to determine where I should be posting! This "book shield" has bneen a mystery for years! Many thanks.

So sorry. Having trouble uploading the images!

Hello. I have an antique silver "book shield", which I believe was fixed to the front of a large anatomy or other medical text. It has a relief image of an anatomy lesson over a cadaver and many engraved surgical instruments. The style of the instruments is definitely 17th century. There a...