MAW, LONDON BALANCE, C1890
Stock Number: 330220 E
€360
Dimensions
35 X 19 X 18 CM
Circa
1890
Description
A RARE BALANCE BY MAW FROM LONDON. THE FIRM MAW WAS A MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS MAKER FROM 1807 – 1901. IN THE OAK COFFIN, WHICH IS EBONIESD, IS THE BALANCE MECHANISM PROCESSED, WORKING CONDITION, AND TWO DRAWERS. THREE LABELS ARE MOUNTED WITH THE TEXT: MAW LONDON – THE EASYWAY – CLASS B TO WEIGHT 2 OZ. DIMENSIONS: 35 X 19 X 18 CM. LOOK FOR SHOP INFORMATION ON WEBSITE VANLEESTANTIQUES.COM
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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.
