Dental instrument

Dental instrument, probably used in anchoring teeth by means of

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Dental instrument, probably used in anchoring teeth by means of silk thread, English, 1860-1880

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A631365
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Measurements:
length 73 mm
handle: length 36 mm
width 15 mm
hook: width 3 mm
height 1 mm
type:
dental instruments