18th century set of cased dividers
Stock Number: 450304
P.O.A.
Dimensions
Case dimensions: 10,4 x 24 x 3 cm.
Circa
1710
Country of manufacture
France
Description
An Franch set of cased dividers, C 1710. Made of brass and steel with five attachable points of which three straight and two curved. Each required accessory could be inserted into the brass legs and held by a screw. The case is made of wood and leather, on the inner side it is covered with green fabric and coloured paper, it is locked by a hook which is decorated as a flower.
Case dimensions: 10,4 x 24 x 3 cm.
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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.
