Dental Forceps

Object numberHC.J.4.X.7
TitleDental Forceps
DescriptionForceps for mandibular molars. Resembles the 'davier' type favoured by early XVIIIth century surgeons.
one of the handles is straight and the other bends at the top of the handle, the object number is inscribed on the inside of the handle. the claws are unsymmetrical, one of the claws curves heavily, the other is straight. both the claws are bifercated.
Production date c.Mid C 1750-01-01
Object nameForceps, dental
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Length: 15 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 2 cm