Rouilly Anatomical heart Model, Ca 1920

Rouilly Anatomical heart Model, Ca 1920

Stock Number: 00 441011 S

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Circa

1920

Maker

Retailer Rouilly & Co

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Therapeutic & Functional Aids, Other Medical Antiques

Description

An anatomical plaster model of the heart on a wooden base. The model shows a cross-section of the ventricles and atria, and reveals the heart valves. The heart has three valves, which are open, thus providing a view of the ventricles and atria; the heart valves are also clearly visible. The aortic arch and the superior vena cava are indicated.
The retailer is: Adam Rouilly & Co, Anatomy Osteology, human anatomy, osteology etc., 18 Fitzroy Street, London WC1. The model was manufactured around 1920.

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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.