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.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022