Two gingivectomy knives

Two gingivectomy knives, ivory handles, probably English, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Object Number:
1980-1299/40
Materials:
handle, ivory and head, steel
type:
gingivectomy knives
credit:
Bacon, E.

Parts

gingivectomy knive

gingivectomy knive

Gingivectomy knive, ivory handle, probably English, 1880-1930

Measurements:
overall: 116 mm x 14 mm x 4 mm,
Materials:
ivory and steel
Object Number:
1980-1299/40/1
type:
gingivectomy knive
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
gingivectomy knive

gingivectomy knive

Gingivectomy knive, ivory handle, probably English, 1880-1930. Slight darkening near the top of the handle.

Materials:
ivory and steel
Object Number:
1980-1299/40/2
type:
gingivectomy knive
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum