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This Tooth Key is non plated steel with carved wood grooved handle. The claw swivels to 3 settings, with switch set stop and round bolster. It was designed by "clé de Garengeot" (straight before dog leg tooth keys). Instrument has a hand tooled with groves wood handle (Benjamin Bell introduced in 1796) with straight steel business end. Per Bennion book on Antique Dental Instruments this dates from middle 1700s to early 1800s. It is good condition with slight chipping on handle end. Size 6” long x 4” handle. It will highlight any collection of old dental instruments.
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