Dental enamel chisel

Made:
1820-1860 in France
maker:
Unknown
Dental enamel chisel

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Dental enamel chisel
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Dental enamel chisel, silver-plated steel with mother of pearl handle, probably French, 1820-1860

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A621503
Materials:
head, steel (silver plated) and handle, mother of pearl
Measurements:
length 168 mm
diameter 13 mm
type:
enamel chisels