Human Skeletal Hand in Glass Dome | Circa Early 20th Century

Provenance & Ownership History
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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 134. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Human hand skeleton under glass dome on hardwood base, antique medical teaching specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, circa 1900–1930
Rotating view of antique articulated human hand skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, displayed on hardwood base with glass dome, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th century articulated human hand skeleton medical teaching specimen mounted on a black hardwood display base
Antique human hand anatomy specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of London with articulated finger and wrist bones
Side view of articulated human hand skeleton showing phalanges, metacarpals and carpal bones, circa 1900–1930
Vintage British medical teaching skeleton of a human hand professionally articulated and mounted for anatomical study
Antique osteological human hand specimen with articulated bones on original-style hardwood display base
Front view of early 20th century human hand skeleton displaying articulated fingers, palm and wrist anatomy
Historic human anatomy teaching specimen featuring a complete articulated skeletal hand from early 20th century London
Detailed view of antique human hand skeleton showing natural bone patina and original articulation wiring
Adam, Rouilly & Co. London articulated human hand skeleton used for medical and anatomical education circa 1900–1930
Three-quarter view of antique human skeletal hand medical specimen mounted upright on a hardwood base
Close-up of articulated human finger bones and joints on an early 20th century British anatomical teaching specimen
Museum-quality antique human hand skeleton displaying complete finger, palm and wrist bone structure
Early 20th century British osteological specimen of an articulated human hand prepared for medical teaching and study
Short documentary-style video presenting an early 20th-century articulated human skeletal hand displayed under a glass dome, showing its form, construction, and historical medical context.
  • Human hand skeleton under glass dome on hardwood base, antique medical teaching specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, circa 1900–1930
  • Rotating view of antique articulated human hand skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, displayed on hardwood base with glass dome, circa 1900–1930
  • Early 20th century articulated human hand skeleton medical teaching specimen mounted on a black hardwood display base
  • Antique human hand anatomy specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of London with articulated finger and wrist bones
  • Side view of articulated human hand skeleton showing phalanges, metacarpals and carpal bones, circa 1900–1930
  • Vintage British medical teaching skeleton of a human hand professionally articulated and mounted for anatomical study
  • Antique osteological human hand specimen with articulated bones on original-style hardwood display base
  • Front view of early 20th century human hand skeleton displaying articulated fingers, palm and wrist anatomy
  • Historic human anatomy teaching specimen featuring a complete articulated skeletal hand from early 20th century London
  • Detailed view of antique human hand skeleton showing natural bone patina and original articulation wiring
  • Adam, Rouilly & Co. London articulated human hand skeleton used for medical and anatomical education circa 1900–1930
  • Three-quarter view of antique human skeletal hand medical specimen mounted upright on a hardwood base
  • Close-up of articulated human finger bones and joints on an early 20th century British anatomical teaching specimen
  • Museum-quality antique human hand skeleton displaying complete finger, palm and wrist bone structure
  • Early 20th century British osteological specimen of an articulated human hand prepared for medical teaching and study
  • Short documentary-style video presenting an early 20th-century articulated human skeletal hand displayed under a glass dome, showing its form, construction, and historical medical context.
Human hand skeleton under glass dome on hardwood base, antique medical teaching specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, circa 1900–1930
Rotating view of antique articulated human hand skeleton by Adam, Rouilly & Co., London, displayed on hardwood base with glass dome, circa 1900–1930
Early 20th century articulated human hand skeleton medical teaching specimen mounted on a black hardwood display base
Antique human hand anatomy specimen by Adam, Rouilly & Co. of London with articulated finger and wrist bones
Side view of articulated human hand skeleton showing phalanges, metacarpals and carpal bones, circa 1900–1930
Vintage British medical teaching skeleton of a human hand professionally articulated and mounted for anatomical study
Antique osteological human hand specimen with articulated bones on original-style hardwood display base
Front view of early 20th century human hand skeleton displaying articulated fingers, palm and wrist anatomy
Historic human anatomy teaching specimen featuring a complete articulated skeletal hand from early 20th century London
Detailed view of antique human hand skeleton showing natural bone patina and original articulation wiring
Adam, Rouilly & Co. London articulated human hand skeleton used for medical and anatomical education circa 1900–1930
Three-quarter view of antique human skeletal hand medical specimen mounted upright on a hardwood base
Close-up of articulated human finger bones and joints on an early 20th century British anatomical teaching specimen
Museum-quality antique human hand skeleton displaying complete finger, palm and wrist bone structure
Early 20th century British osteological specimen of an articulated human hand prepared for medical teaching and study
Short documentary-style video presenting an early 20th-century articulated human skeletal hand displayed under a glass dome, showing its form, construction, and historical medical context.
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Human Skeletal Hand in Glass Dome | Circa Early 20th Century

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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

A remarkable medical specimen: a fully articulated human hand skeleton, professionally mounted beneath a protective glass dome. Measuring 11.4 inches in height, this model was prepared and supplied by the renowned Adam, Rouilly & Co. of Fitzroy Square, London—one of the most important osteological purveyors of the early 20th century. Such pieces were indispensable tools for medical schools, serving as practical references in anatomy courses and surgical training.

Features

- Complete articulated human hand skeleton

- Housed beneath a glass dome for preservation and display

- Original preparation by Adam, Rouilly & Co., Fitzroy Square, London

- Museum-grade educational specimen with strong display appeal

Cultural & Scientific Significance
Anatomical models such as this hand skeleton were vital to early 20th-century medical education, offering tactile study of bone structure long before the advent of digital imaging. Adam, Rouilly & Co., operating from 18 Fitzroy Square (1900–1964), supplied universities, hospitals, and research institutions worldwide, leaving a legacy of quality osteological specimens that continue to be prized today.

Condition

Excellent preservation. The bones remain stable with natural patina, and articulation wiring is intact. The glass dome is in good condition with minor age-related marks. Wooden base solid and well-maintained.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (overall 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 134. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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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

A remarkable medical specimen: a fully articulated human hand skeleton, professionally mounted beneath a protective glass dome. Measuring 11.4 inches in height, this model was prepared and supplied by the renowned Adam, Rouilly & Co. of Fitzroy Square, London—one of the most important osteological purveyors of the early 20th century. Such pieces were indispensable tools for medical schools, serving as practical references in anatomy courses and surgical training.

Features

- Complete articulated human hand skeleton

- Housed beneath a glass dome for preservation and display

- Original preparation by Adam, Rouilly & Co., Fitzroy Square, London

- Museum-grade educational specimen with strong display appeal

Cultural & Scientific Significance
Anatomical models such as this hand skeleton were vital to early 20th-century medical education, offering tactile study of bone structure long before the advent of digital imaging. Adam, Rouilly & Co., operating from 18 Fitzroy Square (1900–1964), supplied universities, hospitals, and research institutions worldwide, leaving a legacy of quality osteological specimens that continue to be prized today.

Condition

Excellent preservation. The bones remain stable with natural patina, and articulation wiring is intact. The glass dome is in good condition with minor age-related marks. Wooden base solid and well-maintained.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (overall 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 134. The specimen later entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Discover the history behind medical teaching skeletons through the Museum of British Colonialism

Browse Our Collection of Human Remains and Anatomical Specimens

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