Obstetrical forceps Fratelli Lollini Bologna c. 1870

Obstetrical forceps Fratelli Lollini Bologna c. 1870

Stock Number: 440229*20

€ 875,-

Circa

c. 1870

Maker

Fratelli Lollini

Country of manufacture

Other

Categories: Medicine, Other Medical Antiques

Description

An obstetrical Forceps by Fratelli Lollini. On the blade it is signed ‘Fratelli Lollini Bologna’. One of the handles can be moved to a different angle and be tightened.

The Lollini brothers, Pietro (1818-1883) and Paolo (1825-1868), were skilled grinders who started their workshop in 1836. Their collaboration with the surgeon Francesco Rizzoli, who relied on them for sharpening surgical instruments, led them to innovate and create high-quality original designs. Despite stiff competition from English and French manufacturers, the Lollinis gained recognition, winning 21 awards between 1851 and 1892 at various exhibitions, including world fairs in London and Paris.

However, their company faced several challenges, including the dissolution of a partnership in 1879, a bankruptcy in 1888, and the deaths of the founding brothers in the 1880s, after which their sons took over. The business struggled with market crises and competition, leading to a decline in workforce. Nonetheless, they maintained contracts with the Ministry of War until the end of the 19th century. Augusto Lollini eventually left the company in 1903 to manage the Rizzoli Orthopedic Workshops, but the family business ceased operations in 1908 due to bankruptcy.

Their work was highly regarded, with their surgical instruments earning prestigious awards at major exhibitions.

Total length: 46 cm.

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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.

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