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A DUCRETET & ROGER, PARIS JOINTED DISCHARGER, C 1910. IT IS SIGNED ON THE JOINT. IT HAVE TWO BRASS RODS, LENGTH EACH 50 CM WITH A BALLS ON THE END, AND CONNECTING TO EACH OTHER BY A JOINT. THE GLASS HANDLE, LENGTH 23 CM, IS TO SECURE THE PERSON WHO HOLD IT FROM THE EFFECTS OF A SHOCK. MINT CONDITION.
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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.