Prostese - Articulated prosthetic arm
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Articulated arm prosthesis specimen by Otto Bock, made of stiff leather with a functional elbow joint, length 53 cm, width 10 cm, weight 514 g, origin Germany, dating to circa 1930–1950, in fairly good used condition.
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Antique articulated arm prosthesis - Otto Bock - Articulation No. 3 - 1930/1950
Rare collectible item: Genuine right-arm prosthesis (or complex forearm) from the famous German manufacturer Otto Bock, a world leader in orthopedics since 1919.
This piece is an exceptional historical testament to medical engineering in the first half of the twentieth century (circa 1930–1950). It likely served a civilian or war-disabled person, illustrating the transition from artisanal craft to high-precision industrial production.
Technical specifications
• Manufacturer: Original marking "Otto Bock 3" visible on the inner joint.
• Materials: Thermoformed, rigid leather sheath (boiled leather), forearm and hand sculpted with a flesh-colored protective coating.
• Mechanism: functional elbow joint with original hardware and twill fabric straps.
• Details: Presence of attachment rings (D-rings) for the shoulder harness.
Condition status
The object is presented in its natural state, which lends it remarkable authenticity for a cabinet of curiosities. A handsome patina of use is visible on the fingers, and there are a few cracks and losses on the forearm's coating, in no way affecting the piece's structural solidity. No modern restoration has been performed to preserve its historical integrity.
Dimensions : length 53 cm
Weight: 514 g
A fascinating piece for any collector of the history of medicine, militaria, or oddities.
Antique articulated arm prosthesis - Otto Bock - Articulation No. 3 - 1930/1950
Rare collectible item: Genuine right-arm prosthesis (or complex forearm) from the famous German manufacturer Otto Bock, a world leader in orthopedics since 1919.
This piece is an exceptional historical testament to medical engineering in the first half of the twentieth century (circa 1930–1950). It likely served a civilian or war-disabled person, illustrating the transition from artisanal craft to high-precision industrial production.
Technical specifications
• Manufacturer: Original marking "Otto Bock 3" visible on the inner joint.
• Materials: Thermoformed, rigid leather sheath (boiled leather), forearm and hand sculpted with a flesh-colored protective coating.
• Mechanism: functional elbow joint with original hardware and twill fabric straps.
• Details: Presence of attachment rings (D-rings) for the shoulder harness.
Condition status
The object is presented in its natural state, which lends it remarkable authenticity for a cabinet of curiosities. A handsome patina of use is visible on the fingers, and there are a few cracks and losses on the forearm's coating, in no way affecting the piece's structural solidity. No modern restoration has been performed to preserve its historical integrity.
Dimensions : length 53 cm
Weight: 514 g
A fascinating piece for any collector of the history of medicine, militaria, or oddities.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
514 g
Leather type
other
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Leather
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
53 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
Title additional information
Articulated prosthetic arm
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