This remarkably detailed wax anatomical model (c.1787) is now housed at the Javier Puerta Museum. Wax models like this were used for teaching anatomy to medical students at a time when few bodies were available for dissection. It demonstrates the merging of art and science[900x1204].
The upper valance, cornice and corbels of a state bed for King James II, by royal joiner, Thomas Roberts in 1688. Upholstered in Genoese velvet with extensive contrasting tufted passementerie, the bed bears his cypher overgilt. The finials are the lion and the unicorn from the royal arms. [1439x630]