Bow-frame amputation saw, 18th century
Stock Number: 440229*7
€ 1.400,-
Dimensions
Dimensions: 14 x 47 cm.
Circa
18th century
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
A large 18th century bow-frame amputation saw of wrought iron and ebony. Decorated with a sphere in the metal holder and sharply bowed edges. The blade is attached by two rivets and can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is decorated with three circles.
Dimensions: 14 x 47 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.
