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.
Composition, Brass
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...
Tin
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...
Wood
Mid Century Medical Floor Model Scale by Detecto
By Detecto Scale Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century Modern design floor model doctors scale made in the USA by Detecto, circa 1950's. The scale is in very good, original clean and ready to use condition, it i...
Aluminum, Steel
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 ...
Metal
Germany 1950 Didactics Medical Anatomy Enlarged Model of a Human Trachea
By Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic anatomical enlarged model of a trachea made in the 1950s, made of hand-colored cellon and mounted on a bakelite base. On a label on the base you read Deutsches Hygiene Museu...
Bakelite
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.
Brass
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
Steel, Iron
1940s Écorché Vintage Anatomical Leg Model, Brussels Academic Workshop
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
This anatomical écorché model of the human legs dates from circa 1940–1950 and originates from a plaster workshop in Brussels, a center long associated with the production of academi...
Plaster
3-D Gastro Intestinal Model by CENCO
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's medical office or classroom model diagram of the anatomy of the human G-I system.
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.
Bone
Primitive Carved Medical Model
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A carved medical model in wood of leg and foot with springs on a base
Metal
"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.
Wire
Machine Age Medical Scull Model, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Artfully crafted aluminum teaching scull model, Columbia Dentoform, USA. Signed with stamped marks. Newly professionally polished.
Aluminum, Chrome
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...
Wood, Glass
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 13.98 in D 7.88 in
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.
Plaster, Paint, Paper
Pop Art Bandage Mixed Media, Circa 1950s Unsigned
Located in Northampton, MA
Obviously, it's perfect for a washroom, a medical office, a collector of curiosities, oddities and medical display models.
Cotton, Linen, Rubber, Paper
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.
Ivory, Wood
Acupuncture Model/Medical Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
Well, here's something we've never seen before, so we had to buy it. This very unusual rubber model of a man points out all the acupuncture points. It is mounted on a wooden base w...
Rubber, Wood
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.
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.
Metal
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.
Metal
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.
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
D 10 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 co...
Plastic, Wood
Professional Medical Teaching Display of Human Kidneys c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
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 complexity of a cadaveric...
Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 13 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Pelton & Crane Co FL2 Autoclave Sterilizer Tattoo Dental Medical Device
By Pelton & Crane Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pelton & Crane Co FL2 Autoclave Sterilizer Tattoo Dental Medical Device. Item features 2 trays, original label, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship, great style an...
Metal
Vintage Anatomical Model of the Eye, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Anatomical/medical model of the eye which served as a teaching aid ?
Wood
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...
Wood, Glass
Vintage Medical Half Head Painted Anatomical Model, 1950s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Median section shows brain, nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx and cervical spine. This model makes a superb medical display item.
Aluminum
Early 20th Century England Medical School Fetus Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century England Medical School Fetus Model “rock a bye baby” Displayed on an ebonised pine base and hung from a brass frame, this early to mid-20th Century plaster mode...
Plaster
Human Torso Medical School Anatomical Model Paul Bihold, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Anatomical model of an original human torso from the late 1970s, probably produced by Paul Bihold. Made of hard plastic it is characterized by the head completely removable from t...
Plastic
Sold
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
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...
Plaster
1930s Plaster Medical Didactic Anatomical Model of A Human Heart, Germany
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic anatomical model of a human heart made of polychrome plaster. 2 doors with spring hinges allow observation of the internal parts of the heart. Probably German manufacture fr...
Plaster
Sold
H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Didactic Medical Anatomic Model of Mandible and Jaw Made in the 1950s
By Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomic model of a mandible and a complete jaw of the lower and upper dental arch made in the 1950s, made of hand-colored cellon and mounted on a bakelite base. The jaw, which is a ...
Plastic
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.
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.
Sold
H 39 in W 22 in D 16 in
Midcentury Anatomical "Life Like" Medical Model of the Male Torso by Nystrom
By A.J. Nystrom & Co
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This anatomical medical model was produced by the Nystrom Company of Chicago, U.S.A. in circa 1969 in the period midcentury style.
Rubber
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.
Paint, Plaster, Wood
Clay-Adams Medical Anatomy Model
By Clay Adams
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Clay-Adams model was produced by an American company in Japan in the 1930s. The exterior and interior are made of papier-mache, and are hand painted and lacquered. The Clay-A...
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