Bloodletting device?

[CrazySlasher]

I found these two pieces at a field I've been working on private property. Both of these were found within a foot from each other and a CT copper. The black and white photo is from "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revoltion." The text that goes with the image is as follows: "Two multiple lancets or fleams used in the common practice of bleeding patients by cutting a vein"

The weird thing about this place is that the property owner told me something about a skirmish that happened there. Now, there were no skirmishes in the town I live in (Bridgewater, MA) aside from King Phillip's War. I have not found anything that old there, or even close to that old. So, I was detecting another spot in a different town and a guy walks into the field and asks if I found anything. We chat for a bit and ask him if knows any good spots. He tells me about a field in the back of this house where, again, some skirmish supposedly happened. I asked more about it and it turns out it's the place I'm working on now. I don't know if it's all BS or it may be the reason I found two (hopefully someone can confirm it) bloodletting devices.

 

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[Southie E.J.]

Thats a nice find! I hope its what you think it is! Smoke your victory butt now!

 

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[DirtDigler]

I believe Danske refers to Denmark. What incredible finds! The History Channel just made a great documentary about the "Queen Anne's Revenge" wreck at Beaufort Inlet. Very interesting.

 

[kuger]

A fleem it is. They were used in the Rev. War, but bleeding fell out of favor by the Civil War. I have found a similar one, but the blades were badly rusted.

http://www.braceface.com/medical/Civil_War_Articles/Bloodletting_during_Civil_War.htm

 

[Jaxton]

This is a medium to large animal bloodletting fleam, considered a veterinarian instrument. The common name is horse fleam. It was driven through hide by a bloodstick, often made of a dense wood such as lignum vitae. This type of fleam was available into the early 20th century.

Attached is a rather fancy example made by James Gibbs, London, from my past inventory. The case is silver and it is engraved with the owner's name J. Williams and the date 1773.

I found these two pieces at a field I've been working on private property. Both of these were found within a foot from each other and a CT copper. The black and white photo is from "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revoltion." The text that goes with the image is as follows: "Two multiple lancets or fleams used in the common practice of bleeding patients by cutting a vein"

The weird thing about this place is that the property owner told me something about a skirmish that happened there. Now, there were no skirmishes in the town I live in (Bridgewater, MA) aside from King Phillip's War. I have not found anything that old there, or even close to that old. So, I was detecting another spot in a different town and a guy walks into the field and asks if I found anything. We chat for a bit and ask him if knows any good spots. He tells me about a field in the back of this house where, again, some skirmish supposedly happened. I asked more about it and it turns out it's the place I'm working on now. I don't know if it's all BS or it may be the reason I found two (hopefully someone can confirm it) bloodletting devices.