1920’s Human brain model
Stock Number: 260407
€925
Dimensions
17 x 15 x 15 cm.
Circa
1920
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
An anatomical model of the human brain. The model is made of eight parts as frontal with parietal lobes, temporal with occipital lobes, half of brain stem and half of cerebellum. Most likely German of the early 20th century. The model has some small paint and plaster damages which are normal considered the age and fragile material.
Measurements: 17 x 15 x 15 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.
