Tooth extracting forceps which consist of a hinged two-handled instrument which is hinged at the head and has a pattern stamped into the handles for better grip; one handle is curved at the end to allow better grip; the head consists of two curved (90 deg.) sides which come apart when the handles …
Tooth extracting forceps which consist of a hinged two-handled instrument which is hinged at the head and has a pattern stamped into the handles for better grip; one handle is curved at the end to allow better grip; the head consists of two curved (90 deg.) sides which come apart when the handles are opened; there is a deep groove on the inside pieces of the head to hold the tooth
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
OWNED BY DR. JASON A. HANNAH, 1928 MEDS. GRADUATE FROM QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Maker
Rushnelt (?)
Material
metal: grey
Inscriptions
The word "Rushnelt" is stamped into one side of the hinged section (not all of the stamped letters are clear)
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E5-1
Dimension Notes
Length: 15.8 cm. x Width: 4.1 cm.
Condition Remarks
# 1: The forceps will readily open and close; there is some corrosion visible -- especially on the handle grips; # 2: artifact suitable for exhibit
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Chas. F. Thackeray -- Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Surgical Sundries pp. 49-71;
Lawton Surgical Instruments Catalogue (1970), pp. 864-872
Research Facts
Forceps used to extract lower molars
Exhibit History
Hall of Honour, Kingston General Hospital - "Beyond Ether: 150 Years of Anaesthesia" - Sept. 27, 1997- June 2011