Is anyone able to ID these tools ?

[Gidge]

I received these 4 together as a group and can't figure out what they would be used for...any help would be greatly appreciated.

One tools looks like a knife, two look like miniature melon ballers, and the third looks like a mace or the cross-sections of a pineapple. Could this be antique reloading paraphernalia ?

 

[PelicanPines]

I believe they are medical. From left to right... An elevator, two curettes, orthopedic something or other. This is a guess mind you... it's been 35 yrs since I worked at a hospital morgue.

 

[notlob]

My guess would also be medical or dental instruments

 

[gungatim]

are they stainless? magnetic? my guess is medical as well...I can see absolutely no use for those in reloading...

 

[Gidge]

I believe they are medical. From left to right... An elevator, two curettes, orthopedic something or other. This is a guess mind you... it's been 35 yrs since I worked at a hospital morgue.

Thanks PelicanPines-- upon further examination there was a mark on the orthopedic something-or-other and it said Sharp & Smith -- a medical supply company and importer, manufacturer, wholesale and retail dealer in surgical instruments from Chicago in the late 19th Century.

are they stainless? magnetic? my guess is medical as well...I can see absolutely no use for those in reloading...

I doubt they are stainless as they were quite rusty when I received them, and yes, they are magnetic. Thanks for your help !

 

[turbowoodworker]

Definitely medical. Currettes are commonly used in dermatology (popping blackheads!).

 

[JimbosGarage]

Yes, Blackhead removers.

 

[Gidge]

Definitely medical. Currettes are commonly used in dermatology (popping blackheads!).

Yes, Blackhead removers.

I don't think I'll mention that if I decide to sell them

 

[Murphy4570]

I don't think I'll mention that if I decide to sell them

Test them out, tell us how you do.