Gingivectomy knife

Gingivectomy knife, steel with ebony handle, probably English

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Gingivectomy knife, steel with ebony handle, probably English
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Gingivectomy knife, steel with ebony handle, probably English, 1820-1870

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Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A621456
Materials:
head, steel, ferrule, brass and handle, ebony
Measurements:
length 127 mm
diameter 8 mm
type:
gingivectomy knives