Antique turned wooden medical mouth opener, circa 1900

An antique turned wooden medical mouth opener, with a threaded cone shape and an ergonomic handle, designed to hold the mouth open during examinations, dental procedures, or other medical interventions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This type of instrument was used in medical, dental, and hospital practices before the widespread adoption of metal devices and synthetic materials. The quality of the turning, the regular thread, and the even patina attest to a utilitarian object designed for repeated use, now preserved as a testament to past medical practices.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890-1910
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 4.5 cm
✦ Material: Turned wood (boxwood)
✦ Condition: Good antique condition, even patina from use, slight superficial marks without cracks or structural weakness

An iconic antique medical object representing the medical instruments of the Belle Époque, ideal for an antique medical collection, a cabinet of curiosities or a display case of historical medical equipment.