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19th Century Medical Human Heart Forms

1900 - 1920

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Description

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms

A rare collection of 4 wax models of the human heart, showing its early development to full size. The hand-coloured wax models show different areas of the heart that develop over time. The models show signs of age-related wear but considering their construction and fragility are in overall good condition, some minor cracks and repairs with loss is present as shown in the photos provided. The four models are safely encased in a 19th Century velour/pine base glass dome. It’s believed these examples would have been used in a medical School or the like.

Size in inches: H 4.5” x W 4” x D 3” to H 3.5” x W 2” x D 2.5”

Period: 19th Century

Produced by Friedrich Ziegler

Material: Wax

Origin: EU

Condition: Worn

Condition Report

1. All 4 examples show natural wear and aging.

2. All 4 examples have repairs and visible cracks.

3. Missing detail and loss in present.

4. The wood on the dome is worn and faded.

5. The velour on the dome is worn and faded.

Completely solid in structure and form yet fragile, a deep natural patina across the items due to age, artifacts that are old, so expect this to reflect in its condition. Please pay attention to the photos as they aim to show the condition of the item as best as possible in natural light.

Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas of these pieces, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

For multiple years we have sold antique and vintage items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items are only restored due to breaks and loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.4cm (4.49")

Width

10.2cm (4.02")

Depth

7.6cm (2.99")

Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013355

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Description

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms

A rare collection of 4 wax models of the human heart, showing its early development to full size. The hand-coloured wax models show different areas of the heart that develop over time. The models show signs of age-related wear but considering their construction and fragility are in overall good condition, some minor cracks and repairs with loss is present as shown in the photos provided. The four models are safely encased in a 19th Century velour/pine base glass dome. It’s believed these examples would have been used in a medical School or the like.

fig 1. 19th Century medical human heart forms — fig 1. 19th Century Medical Human Heart Forms

Size in inches: H 4.5” x W 4” x D 3” to H 3.5” x W 2” x D 2.5”

Period: 19th Century

Produced by Friedrich Ziegler

Material: Wax

Origin: EU

Condition: Worn

Condition Report

1. All 4 examples show natural wear and aging.

fig 2. 19th Century medical human heart forms — fig 2. 19th Century Medical Human Heart Forms

2. All 4 examples have repairs and visible cracks.

3. Missing detail and loss in present.

4. The wood on the dome is worn and faded.

5. The velour on the dome is worn and faded.

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Completely solid in structure and form yet fragile, a deep natural patina across the items due to age, artifacts that are old, so expect this to reflect in its condition.

The House of Antiques

Please pay attention to the photos as they aim to show the condition of the item as best as possible in natural light.

fig 3. 19th Century medical human heart forms — fig 3. 19th Century Medical Human Heart Forms

Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas of these pieces, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

fig 4. 19th Century medical human heart forms — fig 4. 19th Century Medical Human Heart Forms

For multiple years we have sold antique and vintage items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items are only restored due to breaks and loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.