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Instrument, Dental

Object Name:
Instrument, Dental
Object ID:
1981.045.06
Description:
Tool, dental. Chisel with wooden handle. Bulbous, turned, dark wooden handle that narrows, then flares slightly to a turned polished steel shaft. Base of shaft is slightly bulbous, then flares to decorative ring. Shaft diameter at that point is 0.22". It then tapers over ~2" to 0.14" diameter. Shaft then bends with broad V-shape groove on one surface. Flat surface at end that creates sharp edge inside "V". No maker's marks.
Material:
Metal
Wood
Steel
Dimensions:
L-5.45 Dia-0.9 inches Weight-1.006 oz
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Dental Society Loan
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