18th C. Pewter bleeding bowl

18th C. Pewter bleeding bowl

Stock Number: 00 390710 S S

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Dimensions

Diameter15,5 cm and 4 cm high.

Circa

18th Century

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments, Therapeutic & Functional Aids

Description

A good 18th century pewter bleeding bowl with graduated markings from 100 to 500 Gmes on the inside so as to measure the amount of blood taken. It measures 15,5 cm in diameter and 4 cm high.

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NL Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.