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Metal artificial nose, European, 17th-18th century AD (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] Sanctus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hope they functioned in some fashion. This is some Warhammer stuff right here.

[โ€“] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My guess was for tertiary phase syphilitic rich people when the nose deformities became too distracting at social events.

Edit: just saw OP's link and the description said that was indeed one of the applications. Well, nothing about social events.