Polished steel amputation saw c. 1780

Polished steel amputation saw c. 1780

Stock Number: 440229*11

€ 1.100,-

Dimensions

9,5 x 30 cm.

Circa

c. 1780

Country of manufacture

Other

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

An amputation saw of circa 1780, the polished steel is formed in a rectangle and shaped bowed towards the articulated ebony handle. The saw can be tensioned by a screw of which the handle is nicely decorated in a pointed circle.

Dimensions: 9,5 x 30 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.