Gingivectomy knife

Made:
1810-1860 in France
maker:
Unknown
Gingivectomy knife, gilt steel with rivetted tortoiseshell

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Gingivectomy knife, gilt steel with rivetted tortoiseshell
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Gingivectomy knife, gilt steel with rivetted tortoiseshell handle, possibly French, 1810-1860

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A621418
Materials:
head, steel (gilt) and handle, tortoiseshell
Measurements:
length 134 mm
width 6 mm
height 4 mm
type:
gingivectomy knives

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