Forceps

Object numberHC.J.4.X.41
TitleForceps
Creator Edinburgh Mackenzie (agent)
DescriptionForceps for seperating the roots of carious maxillary molars prior to extraction. the handles are mostly straight but bend towards each other at the end. there is hatching on most of the handles except the top and the bottom, the claws have an angled bend and the tips meet and sit flush together. the object number is inscribed on the inside of one of the handles. the whole forcep is tarnished.
Production date c.Mid C 1850-01-01
Object nameForceps, dental
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Length: 18 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 2.5 cm