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THBEarly 20th C. European Leather & Metal Prosthetic Arm
Lot 45
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Europe or United States, ca. early 20th century. An arm prosthesis made from leather and wood with an interchangeable iron ring grip. This prosthesis is intended for attaching to the forearm and stops just before the elbow. The leather panel is shaped to create a cylinder, with small rivets holding the seam together. Two leather straps and buckles near the elbow adjust the size and secure the prosthesis in place. Metal braces create a T-shaped frame and support a hemispherical wooden terminal that covers the hand area. A metal ring creates the grip and has a threaded bolt that can unscrew from the wooden terminal and be switched to a hook or other gripping tools (additional grips not included). An interesting example of an antique prothesis, this leather would certainly be uncomfortable in warm weather! WWI and WWII created a large demand for such prostheses, which fortunately prompted research and better developments in artificial limb technology. Size: 15.25" L x 3.5" W (38.7 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#149316Losses to leather straps. Cracking and fraying to leather. Hole in center appears to be an old intentional addition. Missing rivets and leather is loose in those areas. Heavy patina on metal. Age and wear commensurate with use and age. Ring grip is detachable!Condition
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