An early toothkey with rotative claw by Simpson, circa 1780-1790
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Circa
1790
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A quite early example of a tooth key with a rotation of the claw so that it could be used on either side of the mouth.
The early example with its typical handle from early period is signed “Simpson” for Robert Simpson, active before 1800 in London. Bennion cites about Robert Simpson : “In 1799, Robert Simpson patented an instrument with a sprung claw which was attached to te tooth by means of forceps. When the forceps was removed, a key-like mechanism was applied which could be turned in any desired direction to remove the tooth” (Bennion, Dental instruments, page 47).
A fine, early and rare example by an early and innovative London surgical maker.
14cm lenght.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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