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Antique 19thC Anatomical Conjoined Syncephalus Twins Skeleton Medical Model 1860
Antique 19thC Anatomical Conjoined Syncephalus Twins Skeleton Medical Model 1860

Antique 19thC Anatomical Conjoined Syncephalus Twins Skeleton Medical Model 1860

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Portland, OR

A rare and unusual antique French Syncephalus conjoined twins fetal medical teaching model, attributed to Dr. Louis Auzoux, circa 1860.

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1860s French Victorian Antique Medical Models

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Composition, Brass

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can
Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can. Item features original paperwork, solid wood case, 2 swing doors, tin metal can, believed to be a ca...

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Medical Models

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Tin

Antique Medical Anatomical Wax Head Model, 19th Century
Antique Medical Anatomical Wax Head Model, 19th Century

Antique Medical Anatomical Wax Head Model, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

The combination of sculptural skill and scientific observation reflects the high standards achieved by European anatomical model makers during the period. Wax anatomical models play...

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Late 19th Century Antique Medical Models

Materials

Wood

Medical Interest Antique Anatomical Wax Model of a Foetus
Medical Interest Antique Anatomical Wax Model of a Foetus

Medical Interest Antique Anatomical Wax Model of a Foetus

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and very interesting antique mounted anatomical wax model of a foetus dating from the 19th century. Possibly a medical teaching aid this wonderful and well modelled figure of ...

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Medical Models

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Metal

19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical

19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Produced by Friedrich Ziegler Measures: Largest model 14cm in height, base diameter 10.5cm Smallest model 14cm in height, base diameter 7.5cm.  

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1890s German Antique Medical Models

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Medical Floor Lamp
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Medical Floor Lamp

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Medical Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Model C Medical Floor Lamp by General Electric Corp., Chicago IL Overall Height: 49" - 72" Base Diameter: 11 1/2" Shade Diameter: 9 1/2" Materials: Steel & Cast Iron

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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Models

Materials

Steel, Iron

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Models

Materials

Bone

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Primitive Carved Medical Model
Primitive Carved Medical Model

Primitive Carved Medical Model

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H 30.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

Primitive Carved Medical Model

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A carved medical model in wood of leg and foot with springs on a base

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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Models

Materials

Metal

"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.
"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.

"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very rare and unusual medical model of a horse hoof by the French anatomist Dr.Louis Auzoux.

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19th Century French Antique Medical Models

Materials

Wire

Medical school anatomical model of an eye
Medical school anatomical model of an eye

Medical school anatomical model of an eye

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H 9 in W 7.75 in D 7 in

Medical school anatomical model of an eye

Located in Summerland, CA

A beautifully detailed painted wood model of a human eye which opens to reveal its inner parts and glass lens. Swivels 360 degrees on base. Every part numbered. Original manufacturer...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Medical Models

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century German Anatomical Didactic Abdominal & Pelvis Model attr. to Sommer
19th Century German Anatomical Didactic Abdominal & Pelvis Model attr. to Sommer

19th Century German Anatomical Didactic Abdominal & Pelvis Model attr. to Sommer

By Marcus Sommer

Located in London, GB

Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture.

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Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster, Paint, Paper

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude
Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An extremely unusual and rare 19th century snuff box or container in the shape of a nude woman or medical model. One foot removes and contains a little spoon.

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19th Century English Antique Medical Models

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model
Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

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H 9 in W 5 in D 10 in

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

By The Plastic Surgery Laboratories

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a lifesize medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Models

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model
Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

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H 8.5 in W 5 in D 10 in

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Models

Materials

Metal

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model
Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Models

Materials

Metal

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

D 3.25 in. HISTORY Medical educators rely on models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver; to move away from the clutter, discomfort, and comp...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Medical Models

Materials

Wood, Glass

1800s Plaster Medical Didactic Anatomical Model of A Human Heart  Germany
1800s Plaster Medical Didactic Anatomical Model of A Human Heart  Germany

1800s Plaster Medical Didactic Anatomical Model of A Human Heart Germany

Located in Milan, IT

Anatomical didactic model of a human heart made of polychrome plaster. 2 doors with spring hinges allow observation of the internal parts of the heart. Somso manufacture from the end...

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1870s German Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster

1800s Dr. Auzoux papier-mâché Skull
1800s Dr. Auzoux papier-mâché Skull

1800s Dr. Auzoux papier-mâché Skull

Located in Peekskill, NY

Auzoux's papier-mâché models Medical student Louis Auzoux (1797-1880) was frustrated with the shortage of human corpses available for studying anatomy.

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19th Century French Antique Medical Models

1800s Dr. Auzoux Papier-Mâché Fetal Skull
1800s Dr. Auzoux Papier-Mâché Fetal Skull

1800s Dr. Auzoux Papier-Mâché Fetal Skull

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

Auzoux's papier-mâché models Medical student Louis Auzoux (1797-1880) was frustrated with the shortage of human corpses available for studying anatomy.

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19th Century French Antique Medical Models

Early 20th Century Medical Model of Embryo
Early 20th Century Medical Model of Embryo

Early 20th Century Medical Model of Embryo

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H 17.75 in W 18 in D 4 in

Early 20th Century Medical Model of Embryo

By Jewell 1

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Early 20th Century medical model of embryo Jewell Company, Chicago This was likely used as a teaching model in a classroom.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Medical Models

Materials

Paint, Plaster, Wood

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model
Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

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H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

By The Plastic Surgery Laboratories

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life-size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Medical Models

Materials

Metal

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model
Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

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H 9 in W 5 in D 10 in

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

By The Plastic Surgery Laboratories

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life-size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Models

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model
Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

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H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life-size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students.

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Early 20th Century Antique Medical Models

Materials

Spelter

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device.

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Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Medical Models

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Mini Salesman's Sample Articulated Medical Table
Mini Salesman's Sample Articulated Medical Table

Mini Salesman's Sample Articulated Medical Table

By Hebbar

Located in Peekskill, NY

We love salesman's samples. The proportions and details are just are just like the real thing. Just look at the picture. You would think this was a full sized OBGYN exam Apparatus. I...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Models

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 10 in. D 3 in. HISTORY Medical educators rely on models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver; to move away from the clutter, discomfort, an...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 10 in. D 3 in. HISTORY Medical educators rely on models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver; to move away from the clutter, discomfort, an...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster

1900's American Medical Foot Chalk Model
1900's American Medical Foot Chalk Model

1900's American Medical Foot Chalk Model

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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in

1900's American Medical Foot Chalk Model

Located in Chicago, IL

1900s medical foot chalk model. It is signed.

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1910s American Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster

Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger
Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger

Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger

Located in London, GB

Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture.

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1910s German Industrial Antique Medical Models

Materials

Metal

Reclining Nude with Green Stockings From Zeichnungen By Egon Schiele
Reclining Nude with Green Stockings From Zeichnungen By Egon Schiele

Reclining Nude with Green Stockings From Zeichnungen By Egon Schiele

By Egon Schiele

Located in New York, NY

Schiele undoubtedly saw similar hands in the impoverished street children he used as models, or in medical literature that illustrated “nervous” disorders.

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Early 20th Century American Expressionist Antique Medical Models

3D German Anatomical Medical Model in Plaster
3D German Anatomical Medical Model in Plaster

3D German Anatomical Medical Model in Plaster

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H 24.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.75 in

3D German Anatomical Medical Model in Plaster

Located in Dallas, TX

Most likely this piece was used for teaching in the medical field. This would make a great display piece to hang on a wall or have mounted on a stand.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Medical Models

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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Find a variety of antique medical models available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and plaster, all antique medical models available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique medical models available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique medical models made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique medical models have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hebbar, Jewell and The Plastic Surgery Laboratories are consistently popular.

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