Zello Punkt Nasal Correction Device, C 1900
Stock Number: 370408 P
€ 690,-
Zello Punkt Nasal Correction Device, C 1900,
Dimensions
dimension box 8 x 7,5 x 5 cm
Circa
Circa 1900
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A remarkable Zello Punkt Nasal Correction Device, C 1900, designed to correct nasal deformity or septal deviation. These devices were completely ineffective and had only a brief window of popularity in Germany and France in the late 19th and early 20th century. The invention was patented in 1894.
The metal device was held in position over the head and nose with an elasticated band and the screws were then tightened so as, in theory, to correct any deviation from the midline. A rather beautifully engraved and attractive little folly from medical history in its original faux snakeskin box.
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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.
