Gingivectomy knife(?), steel with brass cross-bar

Made:
1770-1860 in France
maker:
Unknown
Gingivectomy knife(?), steel with brass cross-bar handle

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Gingivectomy knife(?), steel with brass cross-bar handle, French, 1770-1860

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A79128
Materials:
handle, brass and shaft, steel
Measurements:
length 133 mm
width 60 mm
height 9 mm
type:
gingivectomy knives
credit:
Maniere

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