Early surgical instrument case 15-17th century

Early surgical instrument case 15-17th century

Stock Number: 00 441010 E S

P.O.A.

Dimensions

Case dimensions: 5,5 x 15 x 4,7 cm.

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

Leather surgical instrument case, possibly 15th to 17th century. In the case three 18th century thumb lancets and a silver knife handle of a surgical instrument in the shape of a woman. The thumb lancets are signed with an S, O and an I.

Case dimensions: 5,5 x 15 x 4,7 cm.    

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NL 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.