Tongue scraper

Made:
1790-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Tongue scraper, silver, with engraved pattern, inscribed VDB

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Tongue scraper, silver, with engraved pattern, inscribed VDB
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Tongue scraper, silver, with engraved pattern, inscribed VDB, possibly French, 1790-1850

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A619242
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
length 107 mm
width 5 mm
type:
tongue scrapers

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