24th Nov, 2022 11:00

Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books

 
  Lot 104
 

A Schematic Model Eye

19th century, on brass stand with weighted base, the eye in a brass ring, the front side lined with silk and set in an orbit framed with upper and low eyelashes made from human hair, the eye can be removed and is composed of two brass hemispheres which screw into each other, one of which is plated and has a central glass covering representing the cornea. 41cm high as illustrated

Sold for £562

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19th century, on brass stand with weighted base, the eye in a brass ring, the front side lined with silk and set in an orbit framed with upper and low eyelashes made from human hair, the eye can be removed and is composed of two brass hemispheres which screw into each other, one of which is plated and has a central glass covering representing the cornea. 41cm high as illustrated

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