19th century Wax Death Mask

19th century Wax Death Mask

Stock Number: 430215*H

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Dimensions

20cm x 16cm.

Circa

19th century

Categories: Medicine, Other Medical Antiques

Description

A 19th century death mask, probably of American origin as it was once purchased from a deceased estate in Maine. The model is unusually heavy and made of dark wax from a plaster cast.

Dimensions: 20cm x 16cm.

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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.