Back's double-ended gingivectomy knife

PART OF:
Collection of dental instruments and sundries
Made:
1950-1970 in Chicago
Back's double-ended gingivectomy knife, in original box, no 5-6

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Back's double-ended gingivectomy knife, in original box, no 5-6
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Back's double-ended gingivectomy knife, in original box, no 5-6, chrome plated handle, by the Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., USA, 1950-1970

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Object Number:
1981-854/8
Materials:
handle, steel, chrome plate, head, steel, stainless and box, cardboard
Measurements:
knife: length 168 mm
handle: diameter 7 mm
box: length 190 mm
box: width 27 mm
box: height 18 mm
type:
gingivectomy knives
credit:
Thein, A.

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