Summary
Stainless steel dental scaler, manufactured by Friedman Bros, circa 1920.
Used to remove dental plaque one end has a disc-shaped tip on an anterior (straight) shank that loosens and dislodges heavier plaque deposits with a scraping motion.
Previously owned by Dr Leopold Polack who operated a dental practice in Hawthorn, Victoria from the1950s-1970s.
Physical Description
Thin stainless steel instrument with a disc-shaped tip at one end. The octagonal knurled end of the instrument acts as a grip handle.
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Stamped on obverse handle: 'FRIEDMAN BROS'. Stamped on reverse handle: 'PAT. APLD FOR'.
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