Set of three ivory
Object number@HMS
TitleSet of three ivory
DescriptionThree dentures, two sets of upper and one lower set.
Lower ivory denture. Gum pink in colour, ivory coated in light pink. Molars carved together, with dots and dashes on surface. Incisors separate and held in place by gold pins, which are visible on the reverse. Incisors and canines made of porcelain. Central incisor missing triangular section. Lateral incisor om proper left and canine on proper right both visibly cracked.
Upper ivory denture. Front gum facing pink in colour, ivory coated in mid-pink colour. Palette on reverse wide and creamy white in colour. Molar surface carved in crosses and dashes, molars all carved together into base. Incisors and canines made of porcelain. Held in place place by gold pins visible on reverse. On reverse of gum facings inscription "23".
Upper ivory denture. Gum yellow ivory in colour. Molars surfaced carved with crosses. Proper left has three molars with final section of gum carved with a dash. Proper right back two molars have holes. Proper left gum outer also has small hole. Teeth porcelain and are light grey in colour. Held in place with pins, visible on surface of teeth. Reverse of gum facing inscribed with "16".
Production date c. 1780 - 1880
Production periodEighteenth century, late, Nineteenth century, early, Nineteenth century, mid
Object nameDenture
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- One denture Height: 5.50 cm
Width: 6.00 cm
Depth: 2.50 cm