Braun’s perforating Trephine, by Katsch München c. 1880
Stock Number: 440929-zj
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Description
Gynaecological instrument for fetal extraction Braun’s curved cranked perforating Trephine for intracranial cephalotrypsy. The instrument was described as typically German in a 1886 exhibition of obstetrical instruments in London. The guiding illustration is found in the 1906 Herman Katsch München instruments catalogue.
Length: 41 cm.
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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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