Face phantom for practicing eye operations by Robert & Collin, circa 1870
€600
Circa
1867
Country of manufacture
France
Description
This face phantom was intended to be used by medical students in order to practise eye operations. Its made in blacked metal by Robert et Collin in Paris, so circa 1867-1870.
An ophthalmic phantom is a teaching device allowing students to practice eye surgery.
The metal mask was mounted on a height-adjustable and tiltable stand. A device attached behind the mask allowed a real eye (often a pig’s or rabbit’s) to be inserted into the eye socket, allowing the student to perform the desired operation.
Surface marks and wears, no damage ; a rare object. 17×13,5cm.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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