Eye surgery set, 19th century

Eye surgery set, 19th century

Stock Number: 330427*F

€675

Dimensions

8,5 x 11,5 x 2,8 cm.

Circa

19th century

Maker

Various English makers

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Spectacles, Surgical instruments

Description

Eye surgery set with instruments of different makers, including Weiss, Baker London and Schmidt & Co. The set contains three scissors, two Chalazion clamps, two pliers, 10 different bone handled instruments with knifes and knife-pliers and an eye retractor. The outer case is made of Marocco leather on the inner side purple velvet.

Measurements box: 8,5 x 11,5 x 2,8 cm.

Ask the Dealer

Item enquiry

To enquire about this item, complete the form bellow to send a message to the Dealer

Enter Email
Confirm Email
Sending

Dealer information

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.