Ceramic Barber-Surgeon bowl, 19th C

Ceramic Barber-Surgeon bowl, 19th C

Stock Number: 381018 B

€ 475,-

Dimensions

27 x 22 x 7 cm.

Circa

first half 19th Centurey

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Therapeutic & Functional Aids, Other Medical Antiques

Description

A first half 19th Century Ceramic Barber-Surgeon bowl. A lovely ceramic transfer ware barber’s bowl which was used for shaving and could also have been used as a bleeding bowl. There is a cutout for the neck.  Is marked as “M C …” on the bottom of the bowl.

In good condition. Measurements 27 x 22 x 7 cm.

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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.