TORTOISE SHELL ETUI WITH SIX LANCETS
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TORTOISE SHELL ETUI WITH SIX LANCETS

Stock Number: 251008e

€590

Dimensions

65 X 35 X 10 MM

Category: Surgical instruments

Description

A FINE TORTOISE SHELL LANCET CASE WITH ORNATE SILVER TRIM WITH 4 THUMB LANCETS THE CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IS STUDDED WITH TINY STERLING SILVER PINS. THE TOP OF THE LID HAS A STERLING SILVER CARTOUCHE. THE TORTOISE SHELL LANCETS ARE MARKED W. SMITH AND ‘MAW LONDON.

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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.