Eye surgery set, 19th century
Stock Number: 330427*F
€675
Dimensions
8,5 x 11,5 x 2,8 cm.
Circa
19th century
Maker
Various English makers
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Eye surgery set with instruments of different makers, including Weiss, Baker London and Schmidt & Co. The set contains three scissors, two Chalazion clamps, two pliers, 10 different bone handled instruments with knifes and knife-pliers and an eye retractor. The outer case is made of Marocco leather on the inner side purple velvet.
Measurements box: 8,5 x 11,5 x 2,8 cm.
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Dealer information
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.
