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This is a 1700s to early 1800s Dentist Scaling Tool set in leather case with hidden mirror. The handle is mother of pearl (MOP). There are six, 6, steel scalars with nickel plating that fit into handle. Some of the instruments have some pitting and slight flaking of nickel plating. The leather case is lined in red silk with hidden mirror. Mirror has some foxing, but overall kit displays very well. These rare treasures were most often found with travelers in the 1700s to 1800s and often used by dentists of the period. Per Bennion and Wilbur Books on Antique Dentist Instruments, these date from late 1700s to early 1800s and seldom found. Each scalar is 2” in length and when attached to handle is 4 inches. Case size is 3 x 2.5 x .75 inches. This 200+ year old dental scaling set of tools in case will highlight any collection.
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