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Museum cased for many years, this is a tooth key straight design with hook business end in near new condition. This Tooth Key was designed by the famous medical French designer "clé de Garengeot" in 1770. It would date to late 1700s to early 1800s. There are no markings. It is made of hand forged steel with walnut wood handle. Later models in the 1800s would have checkered handles with nickel plating. Most likely, this was never used and only on display or salesman sample. It is pictured and described in the book “Antique Dental Instruments” by Bennion. Tooth key is in near new condition for 200+ years of age. Size 5.5” long x 3.50” handle. It came to us from dentist estate sale with provenance notes above. For several hundred years of age, this treasure is in very good condition and will highlight any collection of old dental instruments.
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