Description
A post mortem set of Friedrich Dröll of 1870-1900. The set contains a pair of metal scissors, six surgical knives, two chain hooks. The set comes with its original black leathered case, with on the inner side the original lable stating ‘Fabrik Chirurgischer Fr: Dröll in Mannheim Instrumente’ on purple velvet with a decorative golden edge.
Dröll advertised in the world exhibitions of Vienna of 1873: ‘Friedr. Dröll of Mannheim, Baden was selling Künstliche Arme und Beine, Maschine für Oberarmbruch, chirurgische Instrumente und Bandagen.‘ Also in Kelly’s Directory of Merchants, Manufacturers and Shippers (1907) an advertisement is to be found of the surgical instruments manufacturer Friedr. Droll.
Measurements: 6,8 x 9,4 x 3 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.