Early 20th-Century Quack Nose Shaper

Early 20th-Century Quack Nose Shaper

$395.00

Early 20th-Century Quack Nose Shaper

Circa

Early 20th C.

Country of manufacture

North America

Categories: Medicine, Quack Medicine

Description

Nose shapers or “Rectificateurs”  offered a reasonably priced  alternative to those for whom plastic surgery was out of the question because of cost or anxiety over outcome. By donning this device, say before bedtime, and tightening the screws on the portions of the nose deemed  in need of reshaping, the desired result could, at least in theory, be achieved.Our example date from the first quarter of the 20th century and is complete with original box and adjusting wrench. Probably made by Trilety in New York State. We’ve included a number of contemporary ads showing this and similar devices.

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US M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974