12th May, 2022 12:00

Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments

 
  Lot 20
 

Dentistry, a Tooth Key by Charriere and a Carved Ivory Denture

tooth key French c.1850, carbon steel shaft stamped 'Charriere', ivory handle with sprung steel catch to enable rotation to different positions, lenth 13.5cm, with a set of carved ivory teeth, probably 18th century, upper incisors and canines with pink stained gums above, finely carved from one piece of ivory [CITES]

Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.

Sold for £125

Result plus buyers premium


 

tooth key French c.1850, carbon steel shaft stamped 'Charriere', ivory handle with sprung steel catch to enable rotation to different positions, lenth 13.5cm, with a set of carved ivory teeth, probably 18th century, upper incisors and canines with pink stained gums above, finely carved from one piece of ivory [CITES]

Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.

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