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  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
  • An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.
An eighteenth century dental forceps by PEPYS in London.

125 €


A dental forceps. Overall length 11,5 cm. With a locking mechanism at the handles. Signed on the hinge "PEPYS". The dental intrument factory of Pepys in London started in the middle of the eighteenth century and continued until 1863. The address was at St.Helen's Bishopgate. Detailed description on page 160 of Elisabeth Bennions book "Antique Dental Instruments". The forceps is in mint condition.  

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