Archives

COPPER PLATE FROM TABULAE ANATOMICAE OF BERRETTINI (1741)

A copper-plate (Tab.VI) of the Pietro Berrettini (called “Pietro da Cortona”) from Tabulae Anatomicae (1741). Framed into a later guillochè frame here an original copper plate from the Pietro Berrettini “Tabulae Anatomicae” treatise, first printed in 1741. Plate is  28×19 cm (11 x 7″). With frame: 52×43 cm (19 x 15 ½”)   ————— The story of this book is intriguing: in about 1618 Berrettini prepared a series of twenty anatomical drawings on grey paper, made from dissections at the Santo Spirito Hospital. Read More...

Small Spanish 18th century unguentary bottle

Unguentary, Catalan blown glass, 18th century.  Piece in good condition, intact. Green colour. 8 x 5.5 cm.  Read More...

Pair of Spanish renaissance weights

Pair of Spanish Renaissance weights, 16-17th century, inspection marks and later dates. 214 and 244g. 5×3 and 4×3 cm. Read More...

C1890 Reichert Hemoglobin Meter Microscope

A good example of a Reichert (Vienna) hemoglobin meter microscope that is nicely cased and in vg condtion. Read More...

Analytical balance – Becker’s Sons, Rotterdam, Netherlands

An early analytical balance of Becker’s Sons, Rotterdam. Made with fine craftmanship for Van Duin Apotecary, Utrecht. All original and in very good condition.  Date: c. 1880HWL: 48x50x28 cmSigned: Becker’s Sons, RotterdamOrigin: NetherlandsCondition: perfect Read More...

Obstetrical forceps Fratelli Lollini Bologna c. 1870

An obstetrical Forceps by Fratelli Lollini. On the blade it is signed ‘Fratelli Lollini Bologna’. One of the handles can be moved to a different angle and be tightened. The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis Read More...

Obstetrical Forceps Fra Lollini Bologna c. 1880

An obstetrical Forceps by Fratelli Lollin, model ‘de Simpson’. Singed ‘Fli Lollini’. Made of steel with an ebony handle. The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis gained recognition, winning 21 awards between 1851 and 1892 at Read More...

Dental pelican, c. 1840

A dental pelican of polished steel and an ebony handle of the 1840’s. Dimensions: 9 x 16,5 cm.   Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

Small Foldable glasses- spectacles in box, 7,5 X 3,5 cm

Small Foldable glasses spectacles in box, 7,5 X 3,5 cm completely in good working condition including shipping as registered mailbox package € 125.- Read More...

Vectis Fratelli Lollini c. 1840

A large finistrated vectis with fingertip handle by Fratelli Lollini. Signed ‘Fli Lollini’, c. 1840. The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis gained recognition, winning 21 awards between 1851 and 1892 at various exhibitions, including world Read More...

Vectis Fratelli Lollini c. 1840

A finistrated vectis with fingertip handle by Fratelli Lollini. Signed ‘Fli Lollini’. The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis gained recognition, winning 21 awards between 1851 and 1892 at various exhibitions, including world fairs in London Read More...

Amputation saw signed ‘V. Colombo’ c. 1870

A bow-frame amputation saw signed ‘V. Colombo’ of circa 1870. Made of steel and a shaded ebony handle. Dimensions: 9,8 x 38 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...