Globe, R.E. Kaltofen, Erven Bijleveld
Stock Number: 331116 B
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Dimensions
7,5 inch, 38 cm high
Circa
1930
Description
A relatively rare 7,5 inch Dutch globe of Bijleveld, Utrecht: Aardglobe by Dr. R. Neuse. Nederlandse bewerking van R.E. Kaltofen, Leraar Rijks HBS, Utrecht.’ Uitgave Erven J. Bijleveld, Utrecht. Columbus Verlag G.m.b.H., Berlin Lichterfelde. This globe is of approximately from 1930: Istanbul is still called Constantinople (1930) but Peiping is called already Peking (1928). In mint condition and 38 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.
