Early trial lens set by Paetz & Flohr, Berlin
Stock Number: 390710 c
€ 875,-
Dimensions
36 x 22 x 6 cm.
Circa
C 1880
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
An early complete trial lens set by Paetz & Flohr, Optiker u. Mechaniker, Berlin, C 1880 A German ophthalmic trial lens set with the original testing frames and and lenses. The mahogany case constains c0ncave and convex spherical lenses, without rims with the powers: Convex 2 – 60, concav with powers 2 – 36, four blue strips of glas of various intenties and a trail frame with two clips on the top to hold the lenses. Measurements 36 x 22 x 6 cm.
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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.
