993.45.1: Toothkey, 19th Cent.

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Object Description

Dental toothkey with a mechanism which allow the clasp to be rotated. The bolster is circular with eight notches which when secured by a lever on the shaft keep the clasp in the desired position. The lever is sunk into the body of the shaft and pivots up and down when pressure is applied over the thumb rest. The T-handle is finely carved with concentric rings. Unsigned.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.45.1
Collection: Dentistry
Date: 19th Cent.

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 14.5 cm
  • Width: 7 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • iron,
  • wood

Acquisition Detail

  • History of Use: Brought from England by Anglican Missionary, Mr. Charles Harrison. Given to Dr. Graves in 1912, then Medical Attendant to the Haida Indians at Massett, Queen Charlotte Islands.