Instruments for removing salivary calculus

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Object numberHC.J.10.X.18
TitleInstruments for removing salivary calculus
DescriptionInstruments for removing salivary calculus. Set of six instruments—two for removing salivary calculus and four chisels.
all have Ornate mother of pearl fish motif handles fitted with gold ferrules. Late XIXth cent.
1st chisel - octaganlenal tapering shaft, with small square chisel
2nd chisel - octangonal tapering shaft, with small angelled chisel tip
3rd chisel - octangonal tapering shaft, with medium angelled chisel tip
4th chisel - octangonal tapering shaft, with medium angelled chisel tip showing signs of erosion
1st scraper (for removing tartar) - octangonal tapering tip and perpendicular triangle tip
2nd scraper (for removing tartar) - octangonal tapering tip with diamond shaped tip
Production periodNineteenth century, mid
Object nameInstruments for removing salivary calculus
Object categoryDental
MaterialMother of Pearl, Gold
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