German artificial leech.
Stock Number: 410414 L
€ 460,-
Dimensions
case 15 x 12 x 5 cm
Circa
1930
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
An German artificial leech in case with 4 extra knives in a sterilisation box. I dated this one 1930 and is made in Germany. The maker’s logo with the print on the case is not familiar to me.
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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.
