Denture made with ivory and human teeth and gilt spring guides

Made:
1830-1890 in England

Full lower denture, ivory with pinned human anteriors and gilt spring guides, probably English, 1830-1890

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622093
Materials:
plate, ivory, anterior teeth, tooth, human and guides, brass (gilt)
type:
dentures and human remains
credit:
Wellcome Trust