Antique plaster anatomical medical model larynx and trachea. I can only assume that

I can only assume that this has been lying either in peaty water or in a peaty area as the bone colour is a lovely caramel yellow colour which just highlights the white of the teeth

although most of the paint has work=n off over the last century

By doing this the artist reveals the blue grey layers below the outer layer of the shell

it appears that the stitching is so fine that it is waterproof

This is a great example of a folklore and belief that stretched for many centuries

Antique plaster anatomical medical model larynx and trachea. I can only assume thatThis is a very nice example of an antique plaster anatomical model. Judging by the brass fittings etc, this is a nice early example dating to late 19th or early 20th Century. Given the age of this item it is still in remarkably good condition. The model is of the larynx and the top of the trachea. The model splits open to show vocal cords, muscles cartilage, veins and nerves. There are still a lot of very small numbered stickers on the model which