A small, miniature printed cardboard box containing antique dental burs from the English brand ASH. The black-on-cream background features an ornamental design typical of the early 20th century, along with the inscription "ASH Guaranteed Burs - Made in England." An oval window reveals the steel burs mounted on a cork holder, a type of packaging used to secure instruments in dental kits. These burs were used with early rotary dental instruments for working on enamel and dentin.
✦ Origin: England - ASH ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 3 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard, steel cutters ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with wear from use and small losses on the cardboard; strawberries present.
Small antique professional accessory related to dentistry, ideal for a medical collection, cabinet of curiosities or display case of antique surgical instruments.
