Object numberRCSHC/P 57
Scientific nameGallus gallus
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameHead, foreign body, Transplantation, Experimental, Union of Different Parts, Mounted wet bone and tissue
DescriptionSection of the head of a cockerel with a transplanted human tooth embedded in the comb.
The blood vessels have been injected to show that vascular tissue has apparently grown into the pulp cavity of the tooth. (For other section see P56)
Production date 1760 - 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Related objectsRCSHC/P 56
Physical Location
Location
Not on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue and bone mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 131 mm
whole diameter: 85 mm
whole weight: 776 g
whole diameter: 85 mm
whole weight: 776 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 1, page 26.
NotesText taken from Stanley & Paget (1846-9), and Paget (1882-5).
TranscriptThe other section of the same head and tooth.
SourceClift 1830 Part 1
NotesCatalogue number 58
TranscriptThe opposite section, or counterpart, of the same comb and tooth.