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Curiosity, Medicine, Science: Blown Glass Leech Perch Vase, 19th Century, Ref2112
Subject: for a cabinet of curiosities.
Here is a small medical curiosity in blown glass and worked with pliers, it is an old perch for farmed leeches.
Leeches were used as a form of bloodletting, but without incision (a very common procedure in the 18th century and earlier, but involving incisions with scalpels or sharp objects).
This unusual object dates from the 19th century.
It is sold as is, needing cleaning, with no damage or cracks.
Height: 18 cm.
Diameter: 7.5 cm.
Weight: 198 grams.
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Careful packaging.
Shipped via Colissimo tracked service, nationally and internationally, registered with insurance.
PAYMENT:
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Phone: Mobile 06 12 60 39 35
Here is a small medical curiosity in blown glass and worked with pliers, it is an old perch for farmed leeches.
Leeches were used as a form of bloodletting, but without incision (a very common procedure in the 18th century and earlier, but involving incisions with scalpels or sharp objects).
This unusual object dates from the 19th century.
It is sold as is, needing cleaning, with no damage or cracks.
Height: 18 cm.
Diameter: 7.5 cm.
Weight: 198 grams.
SHIPPING:
To find out the shipping costs before purchasing, click on Buy Online and select your country, or contact us by email.
Careful packaging.
Shipped via Colissimo tracked service, nationally and internationally, registered with insurance.
PAYMENT:
Payment methods: French check, bank transfer, PayPal, or credit card (via PayPal).
A QUESTION?
French speakers: by phone or email.
Non-French speakers: by email, please specify your country.
Phone: Mobile 06 12 60 39 35
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