Trocar set by Allen & Hanburry
Stock Number: 430126 G
€395
Dimensions
21,5 x 6 x 3 cm
Maker
Allen & Hanburry
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
An early 20th century set of two straight ebony crosshatched handled trocars with silver sheathed cannulae in their black leather case. The lid is signed with “Allen & Hanburrys – Plouch Court – London.E.C.
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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.
