19th C. American Anatomical Model of Tape Worm
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**Originally Listed At $100**
North America, USA, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating plaster anatomical model of a tapeworm, showing the body structure and internal anatomy of the creature. Made to be used for scientific demonstrations. An old sticker on the front implores the viewer to keep hands and pencils off of the model. A dramatic and grotesque conversation starter! Size: 20.5" W x 18.5" H (52.1 cm x 47 cm)
Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, California, USA
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#137548
North America, USA, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating plaster anatomical model of a tapeworm, showing the body structure and internal anatomy of the creature. Made to be used for scientific demonstrations. An old sticker on the front implores the viewer to keep hands and pencils off of the model. A dramatic and grotesque conversation starter! Size: 20.5" W x 18.5" H (52.1 cm x 47 cm)
Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#137548
Condition
Wear on surface commensurate with age. Some of the tapeworm's "teeth "are missing, and there is a chip from the end of its nose.
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19th C. American Anatomical Model of Tape Worm
Estimate $100 - $150
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