Prosthesis - Prostheses Wunderkammer

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Specimen: French prosthetic eye from the 1950s, made of resin, wood and glass, mounted on a display stand, with dimensions 6 × 5 × 5 cm.

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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
Title additional information
Prostheses Wunderkammer
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