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Actions	Lead alloy denture Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberED.CS.2010.5.7 TitleLead alloy denture DescriptionWeighted lower denture made of grey cast lead alloy base with porcelain teeth. The porcelain teeth appear to be held in place by adhesive, visible between the back left and back right molars. The principal was that the weight of the denture would hold it down. The reality is that the tongue is much stronger and could easily displace it. Production date c. 1700 - 1850 Production periodEighteenth century, early Object nameDenture Object categoryDental MaterialLead, Alloy Dimensions Height: 2.50 cm Width: 7.50 cm Depth: 5.00 cm

Object numberED.CS.2010.5.7

TitleLead alloy denture

DescriptionWeighted lower denture made of grey cast lead alloy base with porcelain teeth. The porcelain teeth appear to be held in place by adhesive, visible between the back left and back right molars. The principal was that the weight of the denture would hold it down. The reality is that the tongue is much stronger and could easily displace it.

Production date c. 1700 - 1850

Production periodEighteenth century, early

Object nameDenture

Object categoryDental

MaterialLead, Alloy

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