GOLD FALSE TEETH IN BOX

H1995.1016.1-2

Set of false teeth in metal plates made from gold. The gold plates have been moulded to fit the pallet and inside the base of the mouth, with clips to fit on existing teeth. The false teeth are in a cardboard box with 'MR DE BERNALES/ SPARE SET GOLD FALSE TEETH' written on the lid. Also in the box is receipt made out to Mr de Bernales from his dental surgeon, Mr Carlo Pratelli.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.1016.1-2
Accession Date: 19 Jun 1995
Credit: Bridget Faye

Material

Gold/Metal0 - Whole
Stone

Measurement

length127mm
width88mm
height32mm

 

 

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