Authentic Human Skeletal Foot in Glass Dome | Antique Medical Specimen by Adam Rouilly Co. | Circa Early 20th Century

Provenance & Ownership History

Prepared and supplied by Adam, Rouilly & Co., Fitzroy Square, London, a prominent British supplier of anatomical and medical teaching models. Subsequently offered by Burstow & Hewett Auctioneers & Valuers, East Sussex, United Kingdom, in its Natural History and Curiosities auction on March 15, 2024, as Lot 135. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Antique human foot skeleton under glass dome by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, early 20th century medical teaching specimen
Rotating view of antique articulated human foot skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, showing foot and ankle anatomy, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th century articulated human skeletal foot mounted on hardwood base for anatomical and medical education
Front view of antique human foot skeleton showing articulated toe, metatarsal, tarsal and ankle bones
Side view of articulated human skeletal foot medical specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of Fitzroy Square, London
Antique British anatomical foot skeleton with natural bone patina and original articulation wiring, circa 1900–1930
Detailed view of early 20th century human foot anatomy specimen mounted upright on a hardwood display base
Historic human skeletal foot teaching specimen displaying articulated phalanges, metatarsals and tarsal bones
Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton prepared as an anatomical teaching model in early 20th century London
Adam, Rouilly & Co. articulated human foot skeleton used for medical anatomy education and scientific study
Close-up of antique human foot bones showing aged surface patina, anatomical structure and metal articulation hardware
Museum-quality human skeletal foot specimen from London mounted for anatomical study and educational display
Early 20th century British osteological specimen featuring a complete articulated human foot and ankle skeleton
Antique human foot anatomy display beneath protective glass dome on black hardwood base, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th-century articulated human foot skeleton prepared by Adam Rouilly & Co., displayed under a glass dome on a black base — historic medical specimen from London used for anatomical study.
  • Antique human foot skeleton under glass dome by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, early 20th century medical teaching specimen
  • Rotating view of antique articulated human foot skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, showing foot and ankle anatomy, circa 1900–1930
  • Early 20th century articulated human skeletal foot mounted on hardwood base for anatomical and medical education
  • Front view of antique human foot skeleton showing articulated toe, metatarsal, tarsal and ankle bones
  • Side view of articulated human skeletal foot medical specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of Fitzroy Square, London
  • Antique British anatomical foot skeleton with natural bone patina and original articulation wiring, circa 1900–1930
  • Detailed view of early 20th century human foot anatomy specimen mounted upright on a hardwood display base
  • Historic human skeletal foot teaching specimen displaying articulated phalanges, metatarsals and tarsal bones
  • Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton prepared as an anatomical teaching model in early 20th century London
  • Adam, Rouilly & Co. articulated human foot skeleton used for medical anatomy education and scientific study
  • Close-up of antique human foot bones showing aged surface patina, anatomical structure and metal articulation hardware
  • Museum-quality human skeletal foot specimen from London mounted for anatomical study and educational display
  • Early 20th century British osteological specimen featuring a complete articulated human foot and ankle skeleton
  • Antique human foot anatomy display beneath protective glass dome on black hardwood base, circa 1900–1930
  • Early 20th-century articulated human foot skeleton prepared by Adam Rouilly & Co., displayed under a glass dome on a black base — historic medical specimen from London used for anatomical study.
Antique human foot skeleton under glass dome by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, early 20th century medical teaching specimen
Rotating view of antique articulated human foot skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, showing foot and ankle anatomy, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th century articulated human skeletal foot mounted on hardwood base for anatomical and medical education
Front view of antique human foot skeleton showing articulated toe, metatarsal, tarsal and ankle bones
Side view of articulated human skeletal foot medical specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of Fitzroy Square, London
Antique British anatomical foot skeleton with natural bone patina and original articulation wiring, circa 1900–1930
Detailed view of early 20th century human foot anatomy specimen mounted upright on a hardwood display base
Historic human skeletal foot teaching specimen displaying articulated phalanges, metatarsals and tarsal bones
Three-quarter view of antique human foot skeleton prepared as an anatomical teaching model in early 20th century London
Adam, Rouilly & Co. articulated human foot skeleton used for medical anatomy education and scientific study
Close-up of antique human foot bones showing aged surface patina, anatomical structure and metal articulation hardware
Museum-quality human skeletal foot specimen from London mounted for anatomical study and educational display
Early 20th century British osteological specimen featuring a complete articulated human foot and ankle skeleton
Antique human foot anatomy display beneath protective glass dome on black hardwood base, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th-century articulated human foot skeleton prepared by Adam Rouilly & Co., displayed under a glass dome on a black base — historic medical specimen from London used for anatomical study.
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Authentic Human Skeletal Foot in Glass Dome | Antique Medical Specimen by Adam Rouilly Co. | Circa Early 20th Century

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: United Kingdom (London)
Material: Human bone, mounted on hardwood base with glass dome
Period: Early 20th Century (ca. 1900–1930)

Description

An extraordinary antique anatomical specimen, this human skeletal foot in glass dome is a fully articulated medical display crafted by the renowned Adam, Rouilly & Co. of London. Standing approximately 11.4 inches high, the skeletal structure is mounted on a hardwood base beneath its original protective glass dome. Created during the early 20th century, this museum-grade piece reflects the Golden Age of anatomical education, when real bone models were indispensable to universities and hospitals. The preparation quality and preservation speak to Adam Rouilly’s lasting reputation as one of the world’s foremost suppliers of anatomical and medical teaching models.

Features

- Fully articulated human foot skeleton

- Mounted under original glass dome for preservation and display

- Authentic Adam, Rouilly & Co. preparation, Fitzroy Square, London

- Ideal for museum, collector, or academic display

- Professionally conserved with natural bone coloration and patina

Cultural & Scientific Significance

In the early 1900s, before the advent of digital imaging, articulated skeletons like this were vital to medical and scientific education. Used by doctors, anatomists, and universities, these pieces helped train generations of medical professionals. Today, they represent both a fascinating cultural artifact and a tangible link to the evolution of medical science. Adam, Rouilly & Co., established in 1918 and still active today, supplied institutions across the globe—earning international acclaim for their commitment to precision and anatomical accuracy.

Condition

Exceptional preservation. Bone coloration and articulation remain stable; wiring is secure. The glass dome exhibits only minor age-related marks, and the hardwood base is solid and well-maintained.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (with dome): 11.4 in

Age (Approximate)

95–125 years old

Provenance 

Prepared and supplied by Adam, Rouilly & Co., Fitzroy Square, London, a prominent British supplier of anatomical and medical teaching models. Subsequently offered by Burstow & Hewett Auctioneers & Valuers, East Sussex, United Kingdom, in its Natural History and Curiosities auction on March 15, 2024, as Lot 135. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Explore the history of anatomical education through Adam, Rouilly & Co.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: United Kingdom (London)
Material: Human bone, mounted on hardwood base with glass dome
Period: Early 20th Century (ca. 1900–1930)

Description

An extraordinary antique anatomical specimen, this human skeletal foot in glass dome is a fully articulated medical display crafted by the renowned Adam, Rouilly & Co. of London. Standing approximately 11.4 inches high, the skeletal structure is mounted on a hardwood base beneath its original protective glass dome. Created during the early 20th century, this museum-grade piece reflects the Golden Age of anatomical education, when real bone models were indispensable to universities and hospitals. The preparation quality and preservation speak to Adam Rouilly’s lasting reputation as one of the world’s foremost suppliers of anatomical and medical teaching models.

Features

- Fully articulated human foot skeleton

- Mounted under original glass dome for preservation and display

- Authentic Adam, Rouilly & Co. preparation, Fitzroy Square, London

- Ideal for museum, collector, or academic display

- Professionally conserved with natural bone coloration and patina

Cultural & Scientific Significance

In the early 1900s, before the advent of digital imaging, articulated skeletons like this were vital to medical and scientific education. Used by doctors, anatomists, and universities, these pieces helped train generations of medical professionals. Today, they represent both a fascinating cultural artifact and a tangible link to the evolution of medical science. Adam, Rouilly & Co., established in 1918 and still active today, supplied institutions across the globe—earning international acclaim for their commitment to precision and anatomical accuracy.

Condition

Exceptional preservation. Bone coloration and articulation remain stable; wiring is secure. The glass dome exhibits only minor age-related marks, and the hardwood base is solid and well-maintained.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (with dome): 11.4 in

Age (Approximate)

95–125 years old

Provenance 

Prepared and supplied by Adam, Rouilly & Co., Fitzroy Square, London, a prominent British supplier of anatomical and medical teaching models. Subsequently offered by Burstow & Hewett Auctioneers & Valuers, East Sussex, United Kingdom, in its Natural History and Curiosities auction on March 15, 2024, as Lot 135. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Explore the history of anatomical education through Adam, Rouilly & Co.

Learn about the history of human remains in medical education from UC Berkeley

Browse Our Collection of Human Remains and Anatomical Artifacts

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