Medical Shagreen Etui, c. 1800

Medical Shagreen Etui, c. 1800

Stock Number: 00 440131*d S

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Dimensions

Length: 15 cm.

Circa

1800

Maker

Thompson & Savigny

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Surgical instruments, Medicine

Description

An English medical Shagreen Etui English of c.1800. The etui is unsigned but instruments are bearing different makers’ names, including gum lancet marked Thompson, forceps marked Savigny, with silver marks to handle, silver mark to pick, case covered in green polished shagreen with white metal.

In the collection of the science museum there are many objects by the firm of Savigny. The company was active between 1720-1895.

Length: 15 cm.

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NL 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.