Gold filling instruments
Object numberED.CS.2023.112
TitleGold filling instruments
CreatorElliott & Co. (Manufacturer), Wesden Co., The R&R Co.
Description17 dental instruments used for gold fillings. Includes double ended angles spatulas, button probes, an ivory double ended spatula, and a press for shaping fillings once applied into the cavity. Two smaller instruments have black handles.
Four the instruments are made by Elliott and Co., 3 made by Wesden Co., one made by Ash, and one by the R&R CO, Toldedo, Ohio. Two of the instruments have no makers mark, but have intricately patterned handles.
Previously part of dental cabinet display.
Production placeOhio
Production periodNineteenth century
Object nameDental instruments
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Largest Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 1 cm
Height: 0.5 cm
Smallest Length: 8.5 cm
Circumference: 0.5 cm