Description
A pewter chamber pot of the 18th / early 19th century. The pan is signed on the bottom ‘ID, an Angel, A lion and an Apple’ The lid has an empire-style knob. The bedpan is possibly made by a member of the Dolbeare family of Ashburton, England, they used to sign their pewter with ID marks and have a long tradition in the pewter society.
Diameter 24 cm. Heigth 11,5 cm.
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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.