Southwark Heritage

Cuming Collection, Art Collection
and Southwark Archives

Dental Instrument

Object name: Dental Instrument

Date: 1760

Dimensions:

71 mm

Medium: Steel

Object number: C02841

DescriptionSmall iron dental instrument. There are ridges on the end of the handle, and the tool end is curved with a flat blade, like pliers. One of a set of 6 of dental instruments in a small hinged case; probably tooth scalers to remove plaque or tartar build-up.