Young Edinburgh lithotomy forceps, 19th century

Young Edinburgh lithotomy forceps, 19th century

Stock Number: 441011 Q

265€

Dimensions

21 cm

Circa

19th century

Maker

Young of Edinburgh

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

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

Description

Lithotomy forceps by Young of Edinburgh of the 19th Century. Made of with curved jaws and serrated edges and perforated either side, with ring and open handle. Length 21cm.

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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.

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.