Luer wooden cheek retractor, circa 1861
€1,200
Circa
1861
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very rare “cheek retractor” after the model invented by Luer around 1860-1861. Our model is made of wood and is not signed. Was it a demonstration model or were all retractors made of wood? We have not been able to find any other examples.
According to the publications of the time, the cheek retractor was intended to “facilitate the exploration of the internal part of the cheeks and mouth”.
This instrument, which does not seem to have had great success, was to be used in dentistry, stomatology and ENT.
Despite a little accident/missing at the gutter or groove, it is in good condition.
The instrument is mounted on a posterior but old base.
It measures 16.5cm in length.
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Dealer information
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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