Striking image of Saturn hand printed on heavy arches watercolor paper. The image of Saturn is made using a large photo negative that is exposed on the paper using an old photographic technique (cyanotype process). Measures approximately 32" x 52" unframed. If you want the piece framed let us know. Below is a small technical detail about the cyanotype process:

The cyanotype process was developed by scientist and astronomer John
Herschel in 1842. The process was created only three years after
photography was invented. This process instead of using silver like
typical photography uses iron. The iron ‘salt’ solutions are combined
and coated on watercolor paper in a dark room and allowed to dry. When
a negative or plant material is placed on the paper it becomes a film
negative. The uncovered areas are exposed to UV light and cause a
reaction to the iron solution reducing it chemically to a deep
Prussian blue. The print is then washed and the covered dark areas on
the negative create the white and the exposed become deep blue. It is
a simple and natural process.

Minimal and striking image of the solar eclipse. Very deep blue on heavy Arches watercolor paper. Image is printed using the cyanotype photographic method. The paper is hand coated, exposed, washed and press dried. Piece is printed on a full sheet leaving the natural deckle edge of the paper. Measures 22" x 30"

Iconic and simple the Skull cyanotype is an excellent center piece. Printed on heavy  Arches French watercolor paper the print measures 22" x 30". Nice deep indigo against the white of the paper for a crisp contrast. 

I started researching artificial heart devices many years ago. If some of you remember I was relentlessly pursuing the Jarvik-7. Much of what interest me is the deceptively simple yet complex design of these machines. The valves are specially designed to intake blood and drive it out without any failure or reverse flow on the system. A bladder driver filling up precisely and simulating the heart is an amazing achievement  of science and art. This display is a custom built lab type stand that holds the heart and vessel in close proximity. The mounted pump powers the heart cycle in an endless loop. This simple gesture is a gift that saves a life. The pump eerily mimics human breath as is flows in and out. A rather meditative reflection of life, death and evolution.
Click on photo set to see video of device in action.

A beautiful mechanical prosthetic hand that is in great condition except for the natural wear and use it endured. Has a bolt in the bottom where it screws into the arm section. The back has a cord that when pulled opens the spring activated fingers to grab onto things. A museum worthy piece that along with the beautiful simplicity of design resembles a delicate Hans Bellmer drawing.

Check out our other prosthetic hand listing as seen in the last few group shots listed individually.

The AB5000 can be used to support the heart, giving it time to rest—and potentially recover native heart function. The device can also be used as a bridge to definitive therapy.

The AB5000, recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), builds upon more than 20 years of research and development forsimilar technologies--The pump houses an Angioflex® membrane and two proprietary tri-leaflet valves. The pump, connected to cannulas placed in the heart, fills with blood by gravitational force and by vacuum assistance from the drive console.

The last photo shows our current stock of Artificial Heart devices. These pieces are useful research objects for physicians or engineers, and make a useful historical catalog for your research museum.

Metal dental head nicely polished and a visceral set of orthodontic teeth set. The bold red color makes a nice contrast against the head and aluminum gum holder. I have another set that has metal ortho teeth that will soon be listed.

Polished Aluminum dental phantom with a set of aluminum and wax teeth set. The teeth have some orthodontic wire and teeth work. Comes as shown on stand.

This dental phantom is used to study x-rays procedures. As you can imagine studying on humans can be harmful especially while repeating exposures. This piece was used in a government facility for training and now has been acquired by us. The leavers on top open and close the jaw for holding bite wings. It comes with a realistic tongue and originally comes with padding and a rubber mask to simulate flesh density. the inside of the skull is filled to stabilize the skull and also provide realistic weight to the head providing accurate x-rays of human bone and structure. Comes with display stand.

A modern Placidos disc the occulus is a machine that maps the typography of the cornea. This machine when paired with a camera becomes a maping machine. Unit lights up to let the eye focus on its center camera. Quite mesmerizing and meditative we opt to use it a hypnotic lamp / art centerpiece. Measures: 16" L x 20" H with a diameter of 13" 

Striking design that can be more of a desk lamp inspiration than a head lamp. This surgical light is mounted on a nice supple leather strap and works excellent as a directional light source. The cord plugs into wall and functions beautifully. Comes in the original medical green box with a few stains of time on it.

Skull model is also available on site--listed individually

Very rare and highly sought after Dentiscope Surgical lamp dates from 1915. These lamps were very special and expensive back in the day and replaced the gas type lamps. Lamp has a magnifying fixed focal beam that comes from a small bulb inside and passes through two focal lenses. Takes standard type bulbs but of the shorter type (shown with 25w bulb). The lamp turns on and off in the back of unit and the wiring and bracket have been adapted to the body. The stand is an articulating stand 1920’s from Chysytler Manufacturing plant (has nice hand script on side noting that) .  The shade is in great shape and no cracks on the main body just typical tiny chips on end of glass that are typical with age and are hidden inside holders. Main Lamp body is 14" with 6" at its widest point.