Exceptional Late 18th Century Anatomist's Table With Forged Skull

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Exceptional Late 18th Century Anatomist's Table With Forged Skull

EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE IN TYPE OF ANATOMIST'S TABLE FROM THE LATE 1700s. A SOLID OAK STRUCTURE WITH LIONINE FEET SUPPORTS A WALNUT TOP COVERED WITH A TINNED COPPER PLATE. THE TABLE CAN INCLINE THROUGH A MECHANISM WHICH UNLOCKS A HUGE RACK GEAR ALL IN FORGED IRON. IN THE PAST THE INCLINATION OF THE PLANE ALLOWED THE EXPOSURE OF THE BODY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. NOTE THAT THE LEVER THAT UNLOCKS THE MECHANISM HAS THE SHAPE OF A FORGED HUMAN SKULL (!) . IT IS TRULY AN EXTRAORDINARY PIECE, FOUND IN PIEDMONT, AND UNDER THE TOP WE FIND A PENCIL WRITING THAT SAYS "TABLE". WE CAN ASSUME THAT IT MAY BE OF FRENCH ORIGIN. A TRULY INCREDIBLE AND ABSOLUTELY UNKNOWN PIECE IN TYPE AND SHAPE.

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Aequatorium - Modena, Italy

Period: 18th century

Style: Consulat, Empire

Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood

Length: 2 mt

Width: 1 mt

Reference (ID): 1196426

Availability: In stock

Exceptional Late 18th Century Anatomist's Table With Forged Skull

INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE, CONSULAT, EMPIRE

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