Mouth prop
Maker
Claudius Ash & Sons (estab. Circa 1820, closed 1905)
Date
Circa 1844-1858
Description
Consists of round pillar with curved end supports. It was used while a patient was under general anaesthetic by the dental hospital to keep the teeth apart and mouth open during the induction time of the anaesthetic. Generally shuttled in sets, three chained - for safety reasons - together.
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