993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed, 19th Cent.

Additional Images

993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle
993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle
993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed : Double-claw bolster : Double-claw bolster
993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed : Double-claw bolster : Double-claw bolster
993.44.1: Toothkey, Double-Clawed. : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle
Image No. 65 : Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle

Object Description

Double-Clawed toothkey with ivory T-handle. The double-claw bolster can be removed and rotated and reversed. The handle is finely carved with concentric rings at either end. Unsigned.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.44.1
Collection: Dentistry
Date: 19th Cent.

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 15.6 cm
  • Width: 9.3 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • iron,
  • ivory

Acquisition Detail

  • History of Use: Brought from England during last quarter of 19th century by Anglican missionary Mr Charles Harrison and given in 1912 to Dr Graves, then Medical Attendant to the Haida Indians at Massett, Queen Charlotte Islands.