Medical Thermometer
Stock Number: 350418 a
€650
Dimensions
19 cm long
Circa
1850
Description
A rare antique medical thermometer of the type used by James Currie to read while standing behind the patient. This clinical thermometer is backed by a semicircular carved sleeve on which are marked the gradations of the Celcius scale. It is housed in a hinged leather fitted case which is silk lined and closes with one brass catches. In mint condition
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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.
