Description
A small surgical set by Young – Edinburgh, C 1880. The set consists of 9 scalpels with ebony handles and each scalpel has the company name on it. On the bottom, the name of the company is printed: Arch Young – 61 Forestroad & 58 North bridge – Edinburgh. The set belongs to Dr. Ralph Stochman. This set is in good condition and measurement case 19,5 x 5,5 x 3,5 cm.
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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.