H. Kiepert Erdglobus, 1879.
Stock Number: 400804 a
P.O.A.
Dimensions
diameter 55 cm and 92 cm high
Circa
1879
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A huge german globe by Heinrich Kiepert, 22 inch/ 55 cm on a turned wooden base. . the Cartouch gives the following discription: Erdglobus bearbeitet von H. Kiepert. – Berlin – Dietrich Reimer – 1879 – Schrifst v. C. Bischoff, Terrainst, v. J. Sulzer. Total 92 cm high and in good condition.
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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.
