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Aug 31, 2010: Old New Arm
This artificial left arm, which are now called prostheses so they can charge more, was made in Europe sometime in the second half of the 1800s.
| Made from steel and brass, this unusual prosthetic arm articulates in a number of ways. The elbow joint can be moved by releasing a spring, whereas the top joint of the wrist allows a degree of rotation and an up-and-down motion. The fingers can also curl up and straighten out. The leather upper arm piece is used to fix the prosthesis to the remaining upper arm. The rather sinister appearance of the hand suggests the wearer may have disguised it with a glove. Among the most common causes of amputation throughout the 1800s were injuries received as a result of warfare. |
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zippyt Monday Aug 30 11:56 PM
Steampunk terminator ???
lupin..the..3rd Tuesday Aug 31 12:37 AM
Definitely an early T-800 prototype.
Trilby Tuesday Aug 31 07:43 AM
Now that's something that would freak out the grandkids.
Sheldonrs Tuesday Aug 31 09:36 AM
It's almost elegant in style.
Masturbation is OUT though! You might cum unhinged.
monster Tuesday Aug 31 12:26 PM
That is so cool. I want it. It would make an excellent cup holder.
SPUCK Wednesday Sep 1 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by monster
That is so cool. I want it. It would make an excellent cup holder.
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Did I get that right?
monster Wednesday Sep 1 09:21 PM
Insensitive? Moi? Not at all. I used your arm to plunge my downstairs toilet.
SPUCK Thursday Sep 2 06:27 AM
Damit! - You caused milk to jet from my nostrils!
monster Thursday Sep 2 10:49 PM
that's quite some feat -especially if you were drinking beer at the time. Using the uniquely jointed old-new-arm beer can holder.... no need to take the beer from the holder, just raise it to your mouth
blase Thursday Sep 16 12:35 PM
This must have belonged to a VERY wealthy individual. That's incredible metalwork for the time.
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