A rare circular dental shade guide signed Atlantic , comprising 28 artificial ceramic teeth mounted on numbered metal strips. Each tooth illustrates a shade variation, useful at the time for choosing the shade closest to the patient's natural teeth before the placement of a crown, bridge, or prosthesis. This dental medical object, both technical and graphic, appeals today to collectors of medical curiosities as well as enthusiasts of unusual industrial objects.
✦ Origin: Europe ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930–1940 ✦ Dimensions: 11 cm ✦ Material: Chrome-plated metal, ceramic teeth ✦ Fixing: Pivoting slats crimped in the center ✦ Condition: Visible signs of wear (oxidation, stains, dirt), two teeth missing.
A fascinating antique medical accessory, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities, a dental display case decoration, or a medical collection.
