Gingivectomy knife

Made:
1830-1880
Gingivectomy knife, steel with ivory handle, probably English

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Gingivectomy knife, steel with ivory handle, probably English
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Gingivectomy knife, steel with ivory handle, probably English, 1830-1880

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A621253
Materials:
head, steel and handle, ivory
Measurements:
length 147 mm
width 8 mm
height 8 mm
type:
gingivectomy knives

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