A Tonsillotome by Charriere, Collin & Ce Paris
Stock Number: 420513 a
€ 495,-
Dimensions
case 24 x 6,5 x 4,5 cm
Circa
1870-1890
Maker
Charrirere Collin & Cie Paris
Country of manufacture
France
Description
French, c.1870-1890, signed ‘Collin & Ce a Paris’ in carbon steel, nickel silver and ebony, complete with two sizes of guillotine blades, a sophisticated instrument that dissembles to fit in a compact fitted case with gilt label ‘Mon Charrirere Collin & Cie Paris’ and retail label for Greuzan, Bordeaux, case 24 x 6,5 x 4,5 cm
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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.
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