German Masticator Ed. Wüsthof, C 1930
Stock Number: 430126 b
€145
A German masticator signed "Ed. Wüsthof Solingen - 4" and "Sanitas 4 - gesetzlich geschutzt". Used to aid the chewing of food in the elderly and edentulous.
Dimensions
length 19,5 cm.
Circa
1930
Maker
"Ed. Wüsthof Solingen - 4" and on the other "Sanitas 4 - gesetzlich geschutzt"
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A German masticator to aid the chewing of food in the elderly and edentulous. This is a remarkably well put together instrument; the metal is steel. Signed on the inside of one handle “Ed. Wüsthof Solingen – 4” and on the other “Sanitas 4 – gesetzlich geschutzt”. The teeth are held together in the resting state by a sprung clip which secures the ends of the handles. length 19,5 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.