Socket handle

Made:
1801-1870 in France
maker:
Unknown
Socket handle, ivory with steel ferrule

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Socket handle, ivory with steel ferrule
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Socket handle, ivory with steel ferrule, probably from a personal dental descaler set, English or French, 1804-1870

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A619458
Materials:
handle, ivory and ferrule, steel
Measurements:
length 50 mm
diameter 7 mm
type:
socket handles

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