Brendel botanical model Potato disease
Stock Number: 431118*
€950
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm high.
Circa
1890
Maker
Robert Brendel
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A Brendel botanical model of the “Phytophthora infestans, de Bary No 10 K – Kartoffelkrankheit Sporangium mit Schwärmsporen”. It depicts the enlarged infected potato disease Phytophthora infestans, that causes the serious potato and tomato disease known as late blight or potato blight.
Brendel made two models of the Phytophthora infestans, disease. The first was the leaf intersection, which we had previously. The second, this one shows the swarming spores. These swarming spores (zoospores) can swim in water and are attracted to germinated seeds or young roots and can live under extreme temperatures and dehydration. Phytophthora infestans is the cause of late blight (phytophthora) in potatoes and tomatoes. It was the cause of the Irish famine (1845-1850).
The model is manufactured by Robert Brendel (1821-1898), Breslau, nowadays Wroclaw, Poland. The retailer was Merkelbach & Co, Amsterdam. This model is is in perfect condion. It arises from an ebonized base with the paper mache model resting on top in a socket.
Height: 27 cm high.
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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.
