A small brass box. A lever on top. Rows of narrow openings underneath.
At first glance, it could be a forgotten workshop tool or part of an old mechanical lock. Its careful construction suggests something practical—but nothing about its appearance makes the purpose obvious.
The biggest clue is hidden behind those slots.
What Was Inside?
This type of instrument was called a scarificator, a device used in the historical practice of bloodletting.
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Inside its metal casing were small blades connected to a spring mechanism.
