A few examples of appraisal values for
APPARATUS AND HAND

• Two articulated wooden hands: maple
  Two articulated wooden hands: maple with articulated wrists and fingers, one with black clothing binding, probably for display of gloves, late 19th century, 9 in. and 13 in. Several small chips, normal surface wear. Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
• TWO MEDICAL DEVICES. American
  TWO MEDICAL DEVICES. American late 19th-early 20th century. Two hand held electrode kits with batteries. The earlier one has a glass bottle 9''h. the later is ''The Congress No.1'' in a cherry case 10''h.
• FRAMED AMPUTATION INSTRUMENTS.
  FRAMED AMPUTATION INSTRUMENTS. American or European mid 19th century. Three saws including two metacarpal saws and a catlin knife. 15''h. 43''w
• ANDINO'S HAND.Andino's Hand. Italy:
  ANDINO'S HAND.Andino's Hand. Italy: Progetto Magia, ca. 2005. Electronically controlled rapping hand that responds to questions by tapping on a sheet of Lucite, once for yes and twice for no. A special device built in to the candlestick that accompanies the prop allows the performer to read messages and questions sealed inside envelopes that the hand can later answer. Includes detailed instructions, carrying case, and all accessories. Sold together with a second hand, not in working order but suitable for display or examination purposes. One cosmetic defect to stand, minor wear; good.
• ASSORTED HAND TOOLS .
  ASSORTED HAND TOOLS .
• GROUPING OF TWO WOOD NOVELTY
  GROUPING OF TWO WOOD NOVELTY MODEL HANDSGrouping of two wood novelty model hands. One with full reticulation and joints, appx 10 1/2" T. One mechanical with percussion effect made by George Bacon of New Orleans, LA., appx 8 3/4" L. Very good condition.
• Six Hand-Wrought Roasting Devic
  Six Hand-Wrought Roasting Devic
• LARGE GROUP OF HAND & POWER TOOLS .
  LARGE GROUP OF HAND & POWER TOOLS .
• HOME MEDICAL APPARATUS,
  HOME MEDICAL APPARATUS, ELECTROPATHIC MACHINEIN CUSTOM MAHOGANY CASE. WORKS ON DRY CELL BATTERIES. 5" HIGH, 8 3/4" WIDE, 5 1/4" DEEP.
• FRAME OF OBSTETRICAL
  FRAME OF OBSTETRICAL INSTRUMENTS. American or European 2nd half-19th century. Eight instruments including four forceps. 39''h. 27''w.
• ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WOODEN HANDS
  ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WOODEN HANDS FROM AN ANTHROPOID SARCOPHAGUS EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664 - 332 B.C. carved and with traces of gesso and paint, raised on a bespoke mount20cm high (excl. stand)Provenance:Private collection, FranceRoyal Athena Galleries, number "PPG120", to the below November 18th 2004Private collection, United Kingdom
• Quack medicine device, mechanism
  Quack medicine device, mechanism produces electric shock, two hand held attachments, crank with bone handle, original label "Davis & Kidders", brass frame marked "Manufactured by W.H. Burnap", paper label signed by hand "W.H. Burnap", brass mounted mahogany box marked "Patented April 1854", 4-3/4 x 10 x 6-1/2 in. Excellent condition, original label with minor stains. Private Collection
• A magnifying glass with spirally
  A magnifying glass with spirally reeded handle, two others and a steel knife with carved ivory handle
• FRAMED AMPUTATION INSTRUMENTS.
  FRAMED AMPUTATION INSTRUMENTS. American or European mid 19th century. Three saws and two knives a Liston and catlin. 15''h. 43''l.
• Sixteen various household
  Sixteen various household implements, including a carving set, button-hooks, a bottle opener, a corkscrew and so on, with handles apparently mostly of bone or celluloid (and one of mother of pearl).
• RAPPING HAND.Rapping Hand. Circa
  RAPPING HAND.Rapping Hand. Circa 1910. Disembodied hand raps out answers to questions, once for “yes” and twice for “no.” Carved wood with fabric and lace cuff. Possibly reglued, but attractive and an unusual design.
• Two Antique Glove Stretchers One of
  Two Antique Glove Stretchers One of carved bone or ivory with dragon motifs in each side, approx. 10"L, and the second with unmarked silver handles with relief designs and bone or ivory pincers, overall approx. 8"L.
• FRENCH AUTOMATON ACROBAT ON
  FRENCH AUTOMATON ACROBAT ON LADDER PERFORMING HANDSTAND Late 19th century. Female acrobat atop the metal ladder slowly raises herself to a vertical position, upside down, then releases the grip of one hand, performing a handstand. The acrobat makes three upward motions with her body, then lowers herself to rest. Bisque head, glass eyes, silk and lace costume, plush-covered base with cloth. Watch Video
• An Articulated Wooden Mannequin and
  An Articulated Wooden Mannequin and a Carved Wooden Hand with Articulated Thumb Height of figure 19 inches. Height of hand 14 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
• MEDIEVAL INQUISITION TORTURE
  MEDIEVAL INQUISITION TORTURE DEVICE, HAND CRUSHERMedieval Inquisition hand-forged iron torture device, a hand crusher, German c. 1580, a patriarchal cross mounted on the upper bar, the lower bar stamped with a forked cross and housing the swivel handle that lowers by treaded rod as it turns clockwise tightening a squared plate onto the multi-ridged base, all forged onto an open rectangular base, approx 38"h, 25"w, 12"d, 43.5lbs **Provenance: from a prominent Dallas, Texas estate. Purchased at Peter Finer Gallery, St. James, London**
• SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS: HAND
  SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS: HAND HELD SCALE IN METAL CASE, A COMPASS IN A WOOD CASE, A SOLDIER OR OTHER MILITARY PERSON IS PAINTED ON THE COVER, ALONG WITH TWO SURGICAL SCALPELS, A HORN SPOON WITH SILVER SHIELD, AND TW...Seven miscellaneous tools: hand held scale in metal case, a compass in a wood case, a soldier or other military person is painted on the cover, along with two surgical scalpels, a horn spoon with silver shield, and two 18th C. Englishbrass shoe horns.
• Pair of French Artist's Articulated
  Pair of French Artist's Articulated Wooden Hand Models, early-mid 20th century length 9.5 in — 24.1 cm
• A PAIR OF CAST BRONZE HANDS IN
  A PAIR OF CAST BRONZE HANDS IN MARBLE BASE Cast from real life molds, with marble base, base, 12 in. Sq.
• LADY'S GRASPING HAND WALKING STICK,
  LADY'S GRASPING HAND WALKING STICK, 19TH CENTURYLady's Grasping Hand Walking Stick, 19th Century , the carved knob continuing to a grasping hand with ruffled cuff, metal collar on tapering ebony shaft ending in a metal ferrrule Length 36.25 in. Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND
  AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED MODEL OF CLASPED HANDS Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. 2 1/2 x 7 in.
• TWO CASED LABROTORY INSTRUMENTS A
  TWO CASED LABROTORY INSTRUMENTS A specific gravity balance with Reimann's thermometer, and a Griebel Instrument standard hydrometer set
• VICTORIAN FIELD SURGEON'S
  VICTORIAN FIELD SURGEON'S AMPUTATION INSTRUMENTS the instruments including a saw, Liston knife and two others, chequered or plain ebony handles and a brass tourniquet, marked WEISS 62[or 32] STRAND, in velvet lined, brass bound fitted mahogany case, 13 x 36cm
• Three sterling handled vanity
  Three sterling handled vanity items: a glove stretcher nail scissors and cuticle tool; four pairs of white kid gloves; hanging wooden spoon rack; two Swiss souvenir wood napkin holders carved with edelweiss florals and ''Seelisberg''; along with four carved birds on bases including a cardinal and a blue jay.
• A contemporary wall sculpture of
  A contemporary wall sculpture of a face resting on a hand, approximately 50cm high
• A Partial Set of Celluloid Handle
  A Partial Set of Celluloid Handle Fruit Utensils Containing: six forks with plain handles approx. 6"L, and three fruit knives, approx. 6-1/2"L. Stainless steel blades and tines.
• A carved ivory figure a pearl in
  A carved ivory figure a pearl in his hand with gold mounts Soviet 9ct assay.
• TWO SETS OF BONE-HANDLED MEDICAL
  TWO SETS OF BONE-HANDLED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS The first set marked "Weiss", London 1860s, (5) incision tools within a fitted leather case; the second contains (6) instruments marked "W.F. Ford", New York, 1860s, cased set.
• Group of miscellaneous tablewares
  Group of miscellaneous tablewares 19th c. and 20th c. to include a glove hand display graniteware an eagle daguerreotype etc. ?
• A pair of German m.o.p. opera
  A pair of German m.o.p. opera glasses with extending handle together with a brass four draw monocular (AF).
• Assorted tools
  Assorted tools
• The Anti-Doc No. 6 Medical
  The Anti-Doc No. 6 Medical Apparatus c1902 patented Dec. 30 1902 with original instruction sheet in oak case 5.25" (height) 13.3cm (height) 7.5" (width) 19.1cm (width) 3.5" (depth) 8.9cm (depth)