Dental extracting key

Date
Circa 1840
 Description
A typical extracting key with a single claw and adjustable anvil. The key has a square ivory handle with a brass screw and a polished steel shank. This is a small instrument, light and elegant in design. Possibly made for use with child patients.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1840
Medium
steel, ivory, brass
Measurements
13.0 x 7.5 cm
Accession Number
HFA660
Credit Line
courtesy The Australian College of Dentistry, 1963
Object Type
instruments
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Clinical Oral Surgery
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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