Pewter Leech carrier, 18th century

Pewter Leech carrier, 18th century

Stock Number: 440412 B-1

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Dimensions

Diameter 9,5 cm and 15,5 cm high.

Circa

1780

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

A pewter leech carrier (Pot Sangsues) of circa 1780. Doctors used this types of carriers during their patient rounds. The lid is perforated so as to allow the leeches to breathe. In good condition

Diameter 9,5 cm and 15,5 cm high.

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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.