Brendel botanica Lily flower, c 1890
Stock Number: 00 431107 S
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Circa
1890
Maker
R. Brendel
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Beautiful anatomical flower model by Brendel of the Lily. This model was described in the Brendel catalogue as Lilium Martagon. It is an enlarged botanical model of three times. The ovary is halved crosswise and has to be removed with a pistil. The colours of this model are very lively, but it is dusty. The top sheet shows a tear. The lilium model arises from a ebonized turned wooden stand with a blue label with names of the lily in different languages.
Height: 51 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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