Extraction forceps
Object number@LCR
TitleExtraction forceps
Description9 pairs of dental extraction forceps. 8 are of very similar design with heavily textured handles, and are all stamped 'Ash, England'. 4 of these curved handles and have straight jaws. The insides of the handles are each stamped with a number; 96, 95, 76, and 136. 3 futher forceps have perpendicular jaws, and are stamped with the numbers 73S, 86, and 137. The final pair of 'Ash' forceps has straight handles and double-angled jaws. They are stamped '51' inside the handle. One other pair of forceps is stamped 'DENCO' inside the handle. These have curved sprung handles and hollow jaws which meet at a flat edge on one side.
Production date c 1900 - c 1924
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameExtraction forceps
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Largest Length: 15.50 cm
Width: 6.00 cm
Depth: 2.00 cm