Brendel Lily flower model, c. 1890
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A beautiful anatomical flower model by Brendel of the Lily of circa 1890. This model was described in the Brendel catalogue as Lilium Martagon and the bright original colours preserved very well. It is a three times enlarged botanical model made of various materials to depict the natural properties of the flower. The ovary is halved crosswise and has to be removed with a pistil. The top sheet shows a tear. The lilium model arises from a ebonized turned wooden stand with a blue label with names of the lily in different languages.
In 1866 Robert Brendel (ca. 1821-1898) from Breslau took over the production the flower models. He was succeeded by his son Reinhold Brendel (ca. 1861-1927). In 1866, there were thirty models to choose from, and by 1913, there were nearly 300. The models were developed in consultation with professors including Julius Cohn, Eduard Eidam, Alexander Tschirch, Leopold Kny, Carl Müller, Emerich Ratháy, Lajos Jurányi, and G. Höstermann. They are made of various materials, such as papier-mâché, wood, metal wire, and glass beads.
Height is 53 cm.
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