Description
The suction pump by \”Leybold\’s Nachfolger – Mechanische Werkstätten – Cöln a/Rh\” is mounted on metal base. The pump sucks the water into the glass cylinder and can escape through the tap. Leybold’s Nachfolger / Mechanische Werkstatten / Cöln a/Rh” inscription on the base refers to a firm that began in business in 1850.
Measurements 46 cm high and 16 cm diameter.
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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.