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AN LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY 16 BLADED SQUARE SCARIFICATOR. THE BLADES ARE PRIMED BY PULLING THE TOP LEVER AND RELEASED WITH THE CATCH ON THE SIDE. THE DEPTH OF CUT IS ALTERED BY A CENTRAL SCREW ON THE TOP SURFACE. IT COMES IN LEATHER CASE WITH A DECORATIVE GOLDEN URN ON THE TOP. IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER.
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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.