Antique Human Foot Bone Specimen | Mounted on Wooden Base | 19th Century

Provenance & Ownership History
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Formerly displayed for many years in a physician’s office. Subsequently held in a private collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and later handled by Ashcroft and Moore in 2024. Ashcroft and Moore is a Hatboro, Pennsylvania-based auction house with more than 20 years of experience handling antiques, collectibles, and rare objects.

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19th century articulated human foot skeleton mounted on polished hardwood base, antique European medical teaching specimen
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Historic human foot anatomy specimen mounted on hardwood base for 19th century medical education and study
Top view of antique articulated human foot skeleton displaying detailed bone structure and natural aged patina
19th century European osteological specimen of a human foot with wired bones and polished wooden display mount
Close-up of antique human foot skeleton showing natural bone coloration, articulation hardware and anatomical detail
Museum-quality 19th century human skeletal foot specimen formerly used for medical and academic anatomical study
Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton with articulated phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals and heel bone
Rare 19th century anatomical human foot skeleton professionally articulated and displayed on a hardwood base
Antique medical teaching specimen featuring an articulated human foot skeleton with aged bone patina and original-style mounting
  • 19th century articulated human foot skeleton mounted on polished hardwood base, antique European medical teaching specimen
  • Rotating view of 19th century articulated human foot skeleton on hardwood base showing detailed foot and ankle anatomy
  • Antique human skeletal foot with articulated bones and original wiring mounted on a wooden anatomical display base
  • Side view of 19th century human foot skeleton showing articulated toe, metatarsal, tarsal and heel bones
  • Historic human foot anatomy specimen mounted on hardwood base for 19th century medical education and study
  • Top view of antique articulated human foot skeleton displaying detailed bone structure and natural aged patina
  • 19th century European osteological specimen of a human foot with wired bones and polished wooden display mount
  • Close-up of antique human foot skeleton showing natural bone coloration, articulation hardware and anatomical detail
  • Museum-quality 19th century human skeletal foot specimen formerly used for medical and academic anatomical study
  • Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton with articulated phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals and heel bone
  • Rare 19th century anatomical human foot skeleton professionally articulated and displayed on a hardwood base
  • Antique medical teaching specimen featuring an articulated human foot skeleton with aged bone patina and original-style mounting
19th century articulated human foot skeleton mounted on polished hardwood base, antique European medical teaching specimen
Rotating view of 19th century articulated human foot skeleton on hardwood base showing detailed foot and ankle anatomy
Antique human skeletal foot with articulated bones and original wiring mounted on a wooden anatomical display base
Side view of 19th century human foot skeleton showing articulated toe, metatarsal, tarsal and heel bones
Historic human foot anatomy specimen mounted on hardwood base for 19th century medical education and study
Top view of antique articulated human foot skeleton displaying detailed bone structure and natural aged patina
19th century European osteological specimen of a human foot with wired bones and polished wooden display mount
Close-up of antique human foot skeleton showing natural bone coloration, articulation hardware and anatomical detail
Museum-quality 19th century human skeletal foot specimen formerly used for medical and academic anatomical study
Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton with articulated phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals and heel bone
Rare 19th century anatomical human foot skeleton professionally articulated and displayed on a hardwood base
Antique medical teaching specimen featuring an articulated human foot skeleton with aged bone patina and original-style mounting
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Antique Human Foot Bone Specimen | Mounted on Wooden Base | 19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Europe (likely Western European medical/academic setting)
Material: Human bone, mounted on hardwood base
Period: 19th Century

Description

A rare and meticulously articulated anatomical specimen of a human foot skeleton, mounted on a polished wooden base. The bones are carefully wired together to preserve the natural structure and demonstrate the intricacies of human anatomy. Likely produced for medical education or academic study during the 19th century, this piece reflects the growing interest in anatomical science and the precision craftsmanship associated with teaching specimens of the era.

Features

- Meticulously articulated bones wired together for anatomical accuracy

- Mounted on a polished hardwood base for stability and display

- Natural patina and coloration of bone reflecting authenticity and age

- Compact, detailed construction ideal for study or collection

Cultural & Scientific Significance

Anatomical specimens such as this foot skeleton were integral to 19th-century medical education. They provided physicians, students, and scholars with tangible references for studying the human body at a time when scientific understanding was rapidly expanding. Beyond their scientific utility, such specimens have become valued cultural artifacts, symbolizing the intersection of medicine, education, and craftsmanship in the modern era.

Condition

Excellent preservation. Bones retain stable natural patina with age-related coloration. Wiring remains intact; wooden base polished and secure. No major losses or replacements.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 13 in
Width: 7 in
Height: 4 in

Age (Approximate)

125–225 years old

Provenance 

Formerly displayed for many years in a physician’s office. Subsequently held in a private collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and later handled by Ashcroft and Moore in 2024. Ashcroft and Moore is a Hatboro, Pennsylvania-based auction house with more than 20 years of experience handling antiques, collectibles, and rare objects.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Europe (likely Western European medical/academic setting)
Material: Human bone, mounted on hardwood base
Period: 19th Century

Description

A rare and meticulously articulated anatomical specimen of a human foot skeleton, mounted on a polished wooden base. The bones are carefully wired together to preserve the natural structure and demonstrate the intricacies of human anatomy. Likely produced for medical education or academic study during the 19th century, this piece reflects the growing interest in anatomical science and the precision craftsmanship associated with teaching specimens of the era.

Features

- Meticulously articulated bones wired together for anatomical accuracy

- Mounted on a polished hardwood base for stability and display

- Natural patina and coloration of bone reflecting authenticity and age

- Compact, detailed construction ideal for study or collection

Cultural & Scientific Significance

Anatomical specimens such as this foot skeleton were integral to 19th-century medical education. They provided physicians, students, and scholars with tangible references for studying the human body at a time when scientific understanding was rapidly expanding. Beyond their scientific utility, such specimens have become valued cultural artifacts, symbolizing the intersection of medicine, education, and craftsmanship in the modern era.

Condition

Excellent preservation. Bones retain stable natural patina with age-related coloration. Wiring remains intact; wooden base polished and secure. No major losses or replacements.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 13 in
Width: 7 in
Height: 4 in

Age (Approximate)

125–225 years old

Provenance 

Formerly displayed for many years in a physician’s office. Subsequently held in a private collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and later handled by Ashcroft and Moore in 2024. Ashcroft and Moore is a Hatboro, Pennsylvania-based auction house with more than 20 years of experience handling antiques, collectibles, and rare objects.

Learn More

Explore the history of medical teaching skeletons through the Museum of British Colonialism

Browse Our Collection of Human Remains and Anatomical Artifacts

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