Wrought iron dental forceps for maxillary molars, ‘1706’

Object numberHC.J.4.X.1
TitleWrought iron dental forceps for maxillary molars, ‘1706’
DescriptionForceps. Early eighteenth century.
The inner surfaces of the blades are deeply grroved for a better grip of the tooth and the outer surfaces are ornamented. The box-joint has been strengthened by a strip of brass on front and back. A second repair, a third strip of brass on one handle, is marked '1706'. These forceps were produced by a blacksmith.
Production periodEighteenth century, early
Object nameForceps
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Height: 13 cm
Width: 3 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm