A 19th Century cupping set with a 12 blade brass scarificator signed Evans & Co. Below this is the rare feature of a hidden compartment housing a tray with three sets of reserve blades which can be lifted up by means of a harness.

There are four nested glass cups and a collapsible brass lamp with original wick. Housed in a red velvet lined mahogany case with an unmarked brass escutcheon and the original key in perfect working order

• From the Phisick collection