File:Iron artificial arm, Europe, 1560-1600 Wellcome L0057510.jpg

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Iron artificial arm, Europe, 1560-1600
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Iron artificial arm, Europe, 1560-1600
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The left forearm and hand of this prosthetic arm are fully articulated. The arm was purchased from the private collection of Noel Hamonic (active 1850-1928) by Henry Wellcome in 1928. When Hamonic collected the arm, it was thought to have belonged to Götz von Berlichingen (1480-1562). Berlichingen was a German knight who famously lost an arm at the battle of Landshut in 1503 but who subsequently had his armourer make a metal replacement.

Research has shown that Berlichingen actually lost his right arm so it was unlikely that he would have owned this prosthetic left arm.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Germany

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Keywords: artificial arm; prostheses
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A121449
  • Photo number: L0057510
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