Dental forceps for removing upper stumps

Object number@FYH
TitleDental forceps for removing upper stumps
DescriptionDental forceps used for pulling out the roots and upper stumps of the patients teeth.
the forcepts come in a box that is labeled DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and the lid is in an unstable condition, the base has a tear
1st forcep - the handles bend slighty at the end, the handles have hatching on them, with the inscription 'A. Browne Leicester, Upper Stumps' on the inside
2nd forcep - one of the handles is straight except at the end where there is a slight bend, the other handle has a bend in the centre and a more angled bend at the end, bending in the same direction as the other handle, both handles have hatching, there is the inscription 'made in england' on the inside
3rd forcep - this handles are straight with hatching on most of the handle except the top and the bottom, with the inscription 'Sussex County Hospital, Lower bicuspides' on the inside of the handles, the claws have an angles curve perpindicular to the handles
4th forcep - the handles are straight with hatching, there is the number '75' inscribed on the inside of one of the handles, the claws are beak shaped, there is inactive rust at the joint of the handle and the claw, as well as on the bottom claw
5th forcep - tha handles are straight with hatching on most of the handle except the top and bottom, with the inscription 'DC A 348' on the inside of one of the handles, the claws are in line with the handles.
6th forcep - the handles are straight, one handle is slightly longer than the other, there is hatching on the handles, there is inactive rust on the top and bottom claw, the claws are beak shaped
7th forcep - the handles are straight with hatching, there is the inscription 'The DM col.' on the inide of one of the handles, there is inactive rust at the top of the handles and on the claws, the claws are pointed and are beak shaped.
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameForceps, upper stumps
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- 1st Forceps Length: 17 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
2nd forcep Length: 17 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 3 cm
3rd forcep Length: 16.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
4th forcep Length: 15 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 2 cm
5th forcep Length: 16 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
6th forcep Length: 15 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 2 cm
7th forcep Length: 14.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 2 cm
box Length: 18.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Height: 7 cm