Madame Boivin Vaginale Speculum c. 1820
Stock Number: 350511 E
€ 490,-
Dimensions
24 cm long
Circa
1820
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A fine example typical of Boivin’s customary form in pewter and accompanied by its turned oak obturator with a pewter ring. There is pewter hallmark with the number 154 in the handle. All in fine condition. Length 24 cm.
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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.
