Two 19th-Century Tongue Scrapers
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Two 19th-Century Tongue Scrapers
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UK and Ireland
Description
Two 19th-Century Tongue Scrapers
1) Bone handle and shell bow. Height: 5″. C1840. Very similar to examples shown on page 138 of Bennion’s dental book.$295.00
2) Silver “Wishbone” tongue scraper. Hallmarked for London 1829. Maker’s mark not fully legible, possibly “TD” with dot between the 2 letters. Very similar to one shown on page 294 of Bennion’s medical book. $295.00
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
