Claudius Ash & Sons - Surgeon's instruments (7) - Steel
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Description from the seller
Collection of seven Claudius Ash & Sons England Dental Extraction Forceps.
A nice set of early dental insturments a curated collection of dental extraction forceps, expertly crafted by the world-renowned London firm Claudius Ash & Sons, England.
Long before modern comforts, instruments like these were the mainstays of clinical dentistry. This group features multiple specialised English-pattern extraction forceps, each defined by robust forged steel construction, classic diamond-pattern knurled grips for optimal control, and distinct factory model numbers stamped into the inner arms.
Collection Highlights:
Maker: Stamped clearly with the iconic C. Ash & Sons England hallmark.
The forceps range in length from 15.5 to 18cm.
Features: Includes a variety of specialised jaw curvatures and angles designed for specific tooth extractions, featuring classic period serial numbers (including EP series and pattern codes).
Condition: Retains a genuine patina with clean maker marks, operational hinges, and characteristic signs of clinical history. (Offered as a collectible display piece).
The catalogue page shown here was taken from the Claudius Ash catalogue for 1875, forceps of this design were a mainstay of their product offering for many years.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Collection of seven Claudius Ash & Sons England Dental Extraction Forceps.
A nice set of early dental insturments a curated collection of dental extraction forceps, expertly crafted by the world-renowned London firm Claudius Ash & Sons, England.
Long before modern comforts, instruments like these were the mainstays of clinical dentistry. This group features multiple specialised English-pattern extraction forceps, each defined by robust forged steel construction, classic diamond-pattern knurled grips for optimal control, and distinct factory model numbers stamped into the inner arms.
Collection Highlights:
Maker: Stamped clearly with the iconic C. Ash & Sons England hallmark.
The forceps range in length from 15.5 to 18cm.
Features: Includes a variety of specialised jaw curvatures and angles designed for specific tooth extractions, featuring classic period serial numbers (including EP series and pattern codes).
Condition: Retains a genuine patina with clean maker marks, operational hinges, and characteristic signs of clinical history. (Offered as a collectible display piece).
The catalogue page shown here was taken from the Claudius Ash catalogue for 1875, forceps of this design were a mainstay of their product offering for many years.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Details
No. of items
7
Manufacturer/brand
Claudius Ash & Sons
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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