Scalers

Maker
John Weiss International (estab. 2019)
Date
Circa 1898
 Description
Plush lined box with four partitions, each holding one triangular steel scaler/scraper. Highly polished, stamped on side of handle with 'Weiss London'. Very sharp instruments, possibly gingivectomy knives. Unused. On the lid, in gold letters as a circular stamp: "J. Weiss Ltd, 273 Oxford St, London". Hinged lid with clasp.

Object detail

Maker
Date
Circa 1898
Medium
wood, brass, steel, fabric
Measurements
16.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm (box)
13.5 x 1 cm (instruments)
Accession Number
HFA2722
Object Type
instruments/dental instruments
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Clinical Oral Surgery
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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