Set of Surgeons' Needles These are unused boxes of surgeons’ needles, half a dozen each, contained in a white, flap-fit paper envelope decorated with gold ink writings and additions in black ink. The needles come in different sizes, as indicated on the packaging. No. 1 to 6 needles are “curved triangular” as inscribed on the back of the package along with “Superior Quality Warranted 2 M Great Britain." On the other side, it states in silver ink on the black label “Fannin & CO. Ltd Best Surgeons’ Needles 451 Grafton Street, Dublin." Needle No. 5 are “1 1/2 circular triangular,” No. 7 to 12 are both “curved triangular” and “straight triangular.” Needle No. 11 are “round bodied, 1/2 circle,” and No. 14 are round-bodied curved. An additional package is damaged with a black stain which covers the size of the needles, but they are “1 1/2 triangular round-eyed.” All of these packages are inscribed with the size number on the back of the package along with “Surgical and Veterinary Instruments. Telegrams: Fannin, Dublin 2, M. Great Britain. 1/2 a dozen.” On the other side, it states, “Finest quality Surgeons’ Needle. Made in England for Fannin & Co. Ltd., 41 Grafton Street, Dublin, C.3.” The other needles, No. 20, are “curved triangular, No. 20.” The packaging reads, “1/2 dozen Surgical and Veterinary Instruments. Fannin & Co. Ltd., 41 Grafton Street, Dublin, C.3. Telegrams: Fannin” on one side with a piece of tape. On the other side, which features two clear plastic square fenestrations, “Surgeons’ needles, finest quality, made in England.” There are few signs of wear and tear present. 1900-1949