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Specimen: prosthetic eye from France, dating to the 1950s, made of a glass‑like composite, mounted on a display stand, dimensions 5 × 5 × 6 cm, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and aging.
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French vintage prosthetic eye (1950s) – Cabinet of Curiosities / Medical Oddity
Vintage prosthetic eye of French origin, datable to the 1950s of the 20th century.
Made in a glass-like composite material, it offers a surprisingly realistic iris rendering, with shading and depth typical of prosthetic production of the era.
The eye is mounted on a display stand, thus preserving its original integrity and allowing versatile presentation.
Object designed for medical/optical use, today appreciated as authentic curiosities for collection, ideal for artistic environments, creative studios, or oddities collections.
Strong visual impact
Origin: France
Period: 1950s (20th century)
Material: glass-like composite
Shipping with careful protective packaging, designed to ensure maximum safety of the object during transport.
French vintage prosthetic eye (1950s) – Cabinet of Curiosities / Medical Oddity
Vintage prosthetic eye of French origin, datable to the 1950s of the 20th century.
Made in a glass-like composite material, it offers a surprisingly realistic iris rendering, with shading and depth typical of prosthetic production of the era.
The eye is mounted on a display stand, thus preserving its original integrity and allowing versatile presentation.
Object designed for medical/optical use, today appreciated as authentic curiosities for collection, ideal for artistic environments, creative studios, or oddities collections.
Strong visual impact
Origin: France
Period: 1950s (20th century)
Material: glass-like composite
Shipping with careful protective packaging, designed to ensure maximum safety of the object during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Glass, Resin, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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Prostheses Wunderkammer
