dental key
Object numberHC.J.3.16
Titledental key
Description4 dental keys, all with a double bend in the shaft. metal shaft and ebony handle
1st key - metal shaft that has minimal ornamentation, there is a trifercated claw attached to shaft.
2nd key - the handle has an octagonal section in the centre with ribbing, there is a trifercated claw attached to the end of the shaft
3rd key - minimal ornamentation, handle is more bulbous there is a bifercated claw attached to the end of the shaft
4th key - mallet like handle with octangonal section in the centre, one end of the handle has slight damage, there is a trifercated claw attached to the end of the shaft
old label suggests that there could be five objects and that one is on display 2006
Production date accurate 1795-01-01
Object nameDental keys
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- 1st key Length: 12 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
2nd key Length: 12 cm
Width: 9 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
3rd key Length: 13 cm
Width: 10 cm
Height: 2 cm
4th key Length: 14.5 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 2 cm