Name/TitlePunch (tooth extractor)
About this objectWas used for the removal of a "wolf tooth" (growing into the cheek). A mallet was used in preference to a hammer to reduce jarring.
Date Made1939
Medium and MaterialsMallet - Wood
Bar - Metal
MeasurementsLength - 415 mm
Diameter - 20 mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.4090
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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