Three cased dilators by J. Gay and Ferris Bristol, 19th century

Three cased dilators by J. Gay and Ferris Bristol, 19th century

Stock Number: 441011 ZF

575€

Dimensions

34,5 x 3,3 x 3,2 cm.

Circa

second part 19th C

Maker

J.Gay and Ferris & Co Bristol

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Description

Three English dilators of typical form of the 19th Century. Two are signed by J.Gay and Ferris & Co Bristol. The dilators are made of plated metal and are contained in unassociated leatherette, plush-line curved case (lid loose).

Provenance: Christie’s, South Kensington on 24th August, 1995 (Lot 124).

34,5 x 3,3 x 3,2 cm.

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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.

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