This model was in the possession of Cinci-Antiques LLC, an antique dealer who generously shared his photos with eyeantiques.com.
These were crafted around 1900. This particular one has Germany inscribed as its country of origin. These fascinating looking masks were created for aspiring eye surgeons to practice their skills. A slaughtered animal’s eye(s) was clasped into place and the eye surgeon would do practice surgeries such as cataract extraction on the practice eye.
Because they are not often available they command a fairly high price at sale or auction.
Museum, Other Ophthalmic Objects
