Wrist Collection (#2)

Left Forearm and Hand, n. d. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Left Forearm and Hand, n.d

Ligaments of the human body (engraving)
5216894 Ligaments of the human body (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ligaments of the human body)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "He had inevitably fallen to the ground, had not his wrist been securely fastened to
6008367 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " He had inevitably fallen to the ground, had not his wrist been securely fastened to the rope" (engraving) by Dore

Taking the pulse at the wrist (engraving)
3097137 Taking the pulse at the wrist (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the pulse at the wrist)

Mappin Brothers Skirmisher wrist watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Skirmisher wrist watch by Mappin Brothers of Regent Street, London, complete with pigskin wristlet. " Strongly recommended by an officer of the Royal Horse Artillery

The Hand of Glory (litho)
908269 The Hand of Glory (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Main de Gloire); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Gentleman fencers in thrust and guard positions
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce and the thrust from the outside under the wrist called Second

Gentlemen fencers in the Quinte parry against Quinte Thrust
Gentlemen fencers in the Quinte parade, point low and wrist raised, against the Quinte Thrust, outside thrust under the wrist

Gentlemen fencers in Prime parry and Seconde thrust
Gentlemen fencers in the Prime parade or St. George Guard parry derived from the broadsword, against the outside thrust under the wrist called Seconde

Gentleman fencer in the position of the Thrust in Seconde
Gentleman fencer in the position of the outside Parade for the thrust under the wrist or the Thrust in Seconde. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Advert, The Scrivener Cuff Protector
Advert for The Scrivener Cuff Protector, from H L Castle, High Street, Watford. 1909

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens wrist glooves 1937
Fashionable dainty white Irish crochet wrist gloves. Date: 1937

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912
Selection of beautiful brooches, pendants and a necklace all made of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones Date: 1912

Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)
2778162 Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternal heroism)

Skiagram of a Childs Hand (b / w photo)
3633316 Skiagram of a Childs Hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiagram of a Childs Hand)

Palmistry (engraving)
3642530 Palmistry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmistry. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser, Vol II (George Purkess)

A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped
2644382 A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped around his wrist, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Large Left Hand (bronze)
NUL120325 Large Left Hand (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 32 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Dewhurst turned white and faint with pain (colour litho)
5228990 Dewhurst turned white and faint with pain (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dewhurst turned white and faint with pain)

Relics of the Bastille and other French prisons (engraving)
3635116 Relics of the Bastille and other French prisons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of the Bastille and other French prisons)

X Ray of a fractured wrist c. 1890
3501929 X Ray of a fractured wrist c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Human Skeleton (engraving)
2802021 Human Skeleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Skeleton. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Prayer
Young beautiful ballerinas hands on a black background. Alexander Yakovlev

Uri Geller, Illusionist, 1st November 1974

C12 COUPLE AND FALCON
The kings companion carries a falcon on her wrist, but he seems to have hunting of a different sort on his mind... Date: 12th century

INTERIOR OF POCKET WATCH
The internal workings of a pocket or wrist-watch, showing the complicated positioning of the wheels and catches. The watch is by LeCoutre (Swiss)

Race Day Fashions
Race-goers in black velvet coats, V-neck dresses & silver fox fur stoles. N.B the wrist watch & fur muff & hat with chin strap. One dress has floral panels on the corsage. Date: circa 1913

Buddhist wrist strings, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hand and Variety of Keys
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Two Hands and Cigarette
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Hand on Door Handle
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Bandaged Hand
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Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, the most accurate wrist watch in the world made waterproof. To prove it, Jabez Wolffe

Medical illustration showing carpal tunnel syndrome in the human wrist, and the surgical procedures associated with it

Hand muscle anatomy, 1831 artwork
Hand muscle anatomy. Radial view of the ligaments and muscles of the hand (main artwork, centre). The insets show various aspects of the ligaments, muscles, and bones of the fingers

Psoriasis lesions on the skin of a mans wrist. Psoriasis is a common skin disease involving a large increase in the speed of epidermal (outer skin layer) cell production

Winter fashion accessories, 1927
Illustration showing a silver fox stole, designed to fall down the side of one arm and reach to the wrist

Mexican handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Nippers handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Eastern European handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Twister handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

A pair of Snap handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Prayer beads wrapped round the wrist of a red-robed monk near Mongar. There is a special religious significance in having exactly 108 beads in a string

Advertisement for Mickey Mouse watch, 1933
An early form of character licensing in the form of a watch featuring Walt Disneys world famous character Mickey Mouse. Date: 1933

Woman wearing pillbox hat 1933
Blue and white striped pillbox hat and scarf to match. Available to buy at Debenham and freebody. Date: 1933

Advert for J. C. Vickery luminous & grill-guard watches 1918
Active service wrist watches. Sterling silver high-grade lever wrist watch, with luminous hands and figures. Sterling silver very reliable luminous wrist watch with very detachable grill guard. 1918

Advert for John Pound & Co luggage case 1920
Advertisement John Pound & Co, compressed fibre cabin trunk, covered brown painted flax canvas, ladys purse and wrist bag. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Army wrist watch protector advertisement
Advertisement for a practical wrist watch protector for soldiers during the First World War, protecting from the glint on the glass possibly attracting bullets

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"The Evolution of the Wrist: From Rolex Precision Watches to Hand Health" In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, revolutionizing wrist timekeeping. A vintage advertisement from 1931 showcases the elegance and sophistication of a Rolex wristwatch. An X-ray image reveals a broken wrist bone (C017 / 7187), highlighting the importance of protecting our wrists. Another captivating advertisement for Rolex wristwatches captures attention with its timeless design and functionality. The groundbreaking advert for the waterproof Rolex Oyster wristwatch in 1930 showcased its durability and reliability. Conceptual artwork portrays joint pain, reminding us to take care of our wrists and seek relief when needed. Artwork depicting body pain serves as a reminder that even small discomforts in our they can impact daily life significantly. Detailed diagrams illustrating the bones of hand and arm emphasize the complexity and fragility of this vital joint area. Stamp machines from the 1960s marked an era where people transitioned from pocket watches to convenient wristwatches on their wrists. A nostalgic advert for Terry's exerciser for men in 1939 highlights how individuals sought ways to strengthen their hands and wrists during that time. Whether it's appreciating iconic watch designs or understanding hand health, we must recognize the significance of our wrists – both as functional joints and fashion statements throughout history.