Cranial trephine by Sabatneck of Vienna, 19th century
Stock Number: 271116
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Dimensions
8,5 x 17,5 cm.
Circa
19th century
Maker
Sabatneck Wien
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
A 19th century Cranial trephine by Sabatneck of Vienna. Trephines are circular saws for removing a disk of bone from the cranium or skull. Down the central shaft is a pin for engaging the instrument in the skull. When engaged it is rotated by an ebony handle. Made of steel and ebony wood, signed ‘Sabatneck Wien’.
Dimensions: 8,5 x 17,5 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.
