Wrought iron dental forceps for maxillary molars, Italian,

Object numberHC.J.4.X.2
TitleWrought iron dental forceps for maxillary molars, Italian,
DescriptionThis example is articstically ornamented, with the brass rivet fashioned to resemble the spokes of a wheel. the blades are embellished with an entablature suggesting Italian craftsmanship.
Menzies Campbell quotes correspondence with Sir Frank Collier, “An excellent example of characteristic Italian craftsmanship.’ (Menzies Campbell, 1966, p. 30.)
Forceps. Early eighteenth century.
Production periodEighteenth century, early
Object nameForceps
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm