Pelican

Object numberHC.J.1.X.2
TitlePelican
Descriptiontwo angular perlican tips and two hooks all joined at central swivel joint, underside of hooks are grooved
Named after its resemblance to the bill of the bird with the same name. Used for extracting teeth. Appeared in a work (1594) by Jacques Guillemeau (?1550-?1613), The French Chirurgerye, or, all the Manualle Operations of Chirurgerye.
Production periodEighteenth century, mid
Object namePelican
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Height: 12 cm
Width: 1 cm
Depth: 2 cm