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Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 358

Pair of Giant Human Ear Anatomical Models for Medical Study.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Pair of Giant Human Ear Anatomical Models for Medical Study. Circa 1930s/40s. The models are made of plaster and mounted on wooden platforms that represent the outer, middle and inner ear. Each has removable outer piece that reveals the inner portion of the ear; one is missing removable inner parts and the other seems complete. ?Central Scientific Co., Chicago? metal plaque mounted on one of the platforms. Height approx. 10?, length 13?. Few chips and scuffs to outside with repaired portions, part of removable cochlea piece broken.