Vintage SURGEONS RX Foot Brace German Silver w/Wynes Bros Leather Insole (Rght)


Vintage SURGEONS RX Foot Brace German Silver w/Wynes Bros Leather Insole (Rght)

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Vintage SURGEONS RX Foot Brace German Silver w/Wynes Bros Leather Insole (Rght) :
$12.95


Up for your saleing pleasure is this antique Podiatric device.
This device may be called a Foot Orthesis. A Foot Orthesis is an in shoe brace which is designed to correct or reduce strain for an abnormal foot or lower extremity function. Podiatrists prescribe two main types of prescription Foot Orthesis for patients, accomodative and function style foot orthosis to correct the foot plant and/or reduce pain and improve function.
This particular Surgeon\'s Foot Brace was produced for Men\'s 8-9 Wide Right foot and could possibly have been made to correct a dropped or fallen arch. The top section of the brace is composed of real leather and was made by Wyne\'s Bros. It shows two round rivet heads thru the leather that connect it to the metal brace on the underside. This top leather section shows some light scratches, small indented marks and leather darkening and minor wrinkling in spots, all most likely due to age and use. This leather insole is approx. 7\" L x 3 1/8\"W.
On the underside is the metal foot brace. It is made with a raised section along the arch area which appears to have been cut into (13) small squares, formed to the position and rounded for comfort and support. Below this area is a intentional bend which was made most likely to strenghthen the arch area. At the bottom heel area of the brace, engraved in the metal is the makers mark which appears as a laurel wreath in a circle. In the center of this circle, it reads, \"made by The Arrowsmith Mfg. Co., Inc.\" To the right of the arch and engraved in the metal it reads, \"SURGEON\'S RX Foot-Brace,\" and on the very front of the brace, also engraved in the metal are patent dates. These dates read, \"PAT 1-06-03 12-29-03 3-20-12 & 12-25-06.\" Not only does the age of this piece make it unique but also the fact that it is composed of WARRANTED GERMAN SILVER! The Brace\'s metal shows light surface scratches and metal discoloration in a couple of areas, most likely due to age and use. This brace is approx. 5 1/2\"L x 2 1/2\"W. Research was performed on this item with no information available.
An antique Podiatric Foot Orthesis for Men\'s 8-9 Wide Right foot composed of a top leather insole and bottom metal brace made of German Silver with engraved markings that would make a fantastic addition to any collection of early Podiatric, Orthopedic devices, medical inventions, possibly personal use, silver collectors or as a great gift for someone!Thank you for your interest!
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Vintage SURGEONS RX Foot Brace German Silver w/Wynes Bros Leather Insole (Rght) :
$12.95

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