Prosthesis (2) - Prostheses Wunderkammer
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Two-object specimen from France, a vintage 1950s‑style prosthetic eye with a glass dome and wooden base, made of resin, wood and glass, with dimensions 21 × 15 × 15 cm, in good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Vintage French prosthetic eye (1950s) with glass dome – Cabinet de Curiosités / Medical Oddity
Vintage prosthetic eye of French origin, dateable to the 1950s of the 20th century.
Made in a composite material with a glass-like effect, they feature an iris rendering with surprisingly realistic shading and depth, typical of prosthetic production of the era.
The lot is offered with a glass dome and a wooden base, included, which transforms the whole into a true display for a cabinet de curiosités, evoking European Wunderkammer and historical medical collections.
The eye is mounted on a display stand and is not glued to the base of the dome, thus preserving its original integrity and allowing versatile presentation.
Object born for medical/optical use, today appreciated as authentic collectibles curiosities, ideal for artistic spaces, creative studios, or oddities collections.
A visually striking ensemble, rare to find ready in this display-ready form.
Origin: France
Period: 1950s (20th century)
Material: glass-like composite
Dome: glass with wooden base
Conditions: good, with normal signs of time.
Shipping with careful, protective packaging, designed to ensure maximum safety of the object during transport.
Vintage French prosthetic eye (1950s) with glass dome – Cabinet de Curiosités / Medical Oddity
Vintage prosthetic eye of French origin, dateable to the 1950s of the 20th century.
Made in a composite material with a glass-like effect, they feature an iris rendering with surprisingly realistic shading and depth, typical of prosthetic production of the era.
The lot is offered with a glass dome and a wooden base, included, which transforms the whole into a true display for a cabinet de curiosités, evoking European Wunderkammer and historical medical collections.
The eye is mounted on a display stand and is not glued to the base of the dome, thus preserving its original integrity and allowing versatile presentation.
Object born for medical/optical use, today appreciated as authentic collectibles curiosities, ideal for artistic spaces, creative studios, or oddities collections.
A visually striking ensemble, rare to find ready in this display-ready form.
Origin: France
Period: 1950s (20th century)
Material: glass-like composite
Dome: glass with wooden base
Conditions: good, with normal signs of time.
Shipping with careful, protective packaging, designed to ensure maximum safety of the object during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Glass, Resin, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Title additional information
Prostheses Wunderkammer
