18th C. Scarificator
Stock Number: 00 451011 B S
On reserve
Dimensions
Measurements 9 cm x 4.8 x 4.8 cm
Circa
1750
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Square scarifier with 13 blades. Instrument used between the late 18th century and the early 1900s to cut the skin before applying a vaccine or to perform cupping therapy known as ‘scarification’ (small incisions). Large model, the rear cover is decorated with foliage, a wrought iron key allows the blades to be adjusted, an upper latch allows the blades to be released, while a side button allows them to be retracted.
Measurements 9 cm x 4.8 x 4.8 cm and Unsigned, mid-18th century,
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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.
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