Tension Grip Prosthetic Hand

The quality of leather glove on this prosthetic speaks to its owner's affluence. Marked on the inside, presumably by the owner.

This is a very early and prosthetic arm. Looks like it has been made in England, but i´m not sure. The wooden carved hand is jointed, realistic and ve...

3 English Victorian-style wooden right handed glove forms with articulated fingers on goose-neck chrome supports on round bases (PRICED EACH)

Early 20th century Paris stamped prosthetic arm with hook Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 4” x D 4” Age: 1920 Origin: France (Paris) Condition: aged Overview A child size small ...

This rare Victorian prosthetic support, crafted by William Henry Spratt, represents a remarkable example of 19th-century innovation in orthopedic and surgical engineering. Operating from London’s medical district, Spratt was a highly regarded surgical machinist, producing trusses, orthopaedic supports, and prosthetic limbs for private patients. The brass collar bears his engraved mark: “W. H. Spratt, 14 Brook St, Hanover Sq.” Historical records confirm Spratt’s active practice: he appears in the 1861 London census as a Surgical Machinist living with his family in Paddington, while trade directories list him as a truss maker, elastic stocking maker, and surgical instrument maker. His will of 1895 further validates his role in the medical trade. The prosthetic itself is masterfully constructed from hardwood. A tall shaft rises to a crescent-shaped knee rest, padded with leather and velvet, designed for below-knee amputees. The knee-rest design allowed users to transfer weight through the knee joint rather than the residual limb, reducing strain and improving mobility. The carved grip, formed directly from the timber, enhances both usability and visual appeal, reflecting Spratt’s combination of functional engineering and careful craftsmanship. This object is more than a medical instrument; it is a survivor of Victorian surgical ingenuity and a tangible reminder of personal resilience. With its original materials intact and maker’s mark clearly legible, the prosthetic offers collectors a direct connection to the history of Victorian medicine...

Vintage authentic prosthetic foot. Interesting piece of medical history. Great vintage condition.

Victorian Patinated Bronze Model of a Hand. 1.25" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite charm of the 19th century with our Antique Aluminum Clothes Iron, a rare piece that seamlessly blends functionality ...

Very pretty and decorative early 20th century French articulated life-size mannequin's arm in dark brown painted and plastered heavy solid wood. To lay or hang and use for extraordi...

Hand Sculpture- Industrial Metal Glove Mold Hand from French Factory, 1950s Authentic industrial vertical dipping glove mold in the form of a life-size metal hand, originally used i...