Anel’s lachrymal syringe
Stock Number: 411118 b
€ 310,-
Dimensions
box 12 x 4,5 x 3 cm.
Circa
second part 19th C
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A Begin 19th century Anel’s lachrymal syringe and “pipes” in silver. The fine leather fitted case wih one lock is lined with purple velvet is in good condition. In 1713 Anel decribed the use of a silver syringe and canulae (“pipes”) for the diagnosis and treatment of lachrymal duct disese. The first drawing of this syringe circa 1745. dimension box 12 x 4,5 x 3 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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