Exceptional set from a tooth set called "de... - Lot 4 - Tessier & Sarrou et Associés

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Exceptional set from a tooth set called "de... - Lot 4 - Tessier & Sarrou et Associés
Exceptional set from a tooth set called "de bouche" that belonged to the Empress Marie Louise Presented on two trays covered with ivory velvet. One of the trays presents thirteen dental instruments including roughs and file holder in polished steel. Mother-of-pearl handles adorned with gold shields engraved with the figure "ML" under crown. Gold fittings. Gross weight of the set: 240.16 g. On the second tray, three important dental instruments including a Fox key with two branches and three removable claws, with interchangeable element as well as a Knaur Pelican, with mother-of-pearl handles decorated with shields engraved with the figure "ML" and gold fittings. Gross weight of the set: 190.5 g. These two trays were later reunited in a mahogany box covered with ivory silk, decorated on the lid with a blank shield, inlaid brass corners and starred reinforcing bands. With its key. H. 120 x 220 x 320 mm. T.B.E. First Empire period for the instruments. Exhibition: Rouen dental exhibition 2006, "Dental art, beliefs, care, prevention".
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