Dental key

Object numberHC.J.3.X.35
TitleDental key
DescriptionKey, steel shaft with ivory handle with two bends. For children's teeth. Handles has object number inscribed.
Has one claw attached to the bolster and two unattached spare keys with straight margins and two notches. Replaceable claws was a design feature suggested by Jean Jacques Perret, and later developed by instrument makers.
Early 19th century.
Production date c. 1800 - 1825
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameKey
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Length: 10.8 cm
Width: 8 cm
Height: 2 cm