Vintage Russian mid-century medical model of the ear but I think that this

but I think that this wear just gives it provenance and a truly authentic look

this is a nice early example dating to late 19th or early 20th Century

This one measures 14

but others were actually worn as wealth display

17cm x16cm x 7cm

Vintage Russian mid-century medical model of the ear but I think that thisThis is a superb and very retro looking item. It is a Russian mid 20th Century medical model. This probably originated in a medical school or university and came as part of a large collection of similar items. I am not sure of the exact translation of the label on the base but it seems to say something along the lines of "Simplified, articulated model of an ear. Magnified by 3 times". The model appears to have been made of a plater like substance,