Paper-mâché anatomical model inner ear and tongue c. 1900
Stock Number: 430302*a
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Dimensions
12,7 x 24 x 16,5 cm.
Circa
c. 1900
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Early 20th century of the inner ear and tongue of polychrome painted papier-mâché. The model is showing the superficial nerves that travel from the ear to mouth, displaying the innervation of the tongue. The plaster ear and tongue is attached by to a real painted temporal bone that opens by copper hinges to show the internal bone structure.
Three similar models can be found: a wax version by Tramond in the anatomical collection of the centre for anatomy of Charité, one at the collection of the university hospital of Berlin and a later model in the collection of the national museum of health in Washington.
Dimensions: 12,7 x 24 x 16,5 cm.
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Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.
As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.
