Dental scaling instruments

Object numberHC.J.9.X.2
TitleDental scaling instruments
DescriptionTubular fitted sharkskin-covered pocket case with silver pin decoration containing seven interchangeable instruments for removing salivary calculus (two missing) and a handle to fit the instruments in,
Dental scaling instruments A part set of seven scaling instruments, fitting into a single handle, in a shagreen ‘quiver’ case
Late eighteenth century. Possibly originally used by a surgeon.
Production periodEighteenth century, late
SubjectDental instruments, Various
Object nameCase, Instrument (Restorative)
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Length: 13 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm