Denture made with ivory and human teeth

Made:
1801-1850 in England

Full upper denture, elephant ivory with human anteriors, probably English, 1801-1850

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A155937
Materials:
ivory, teeth and silver (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 60 mm x 51 mm, 0.0279 kg
type:
human remains and dentures
credit:
Wellcome Trust