Summary
Stainless steel Triplex Syringe used for air and water delivery, manufactured by Ritter Dental Manufacturing Co. Inc. of Rochester, New York, U.S.A, circa 1930. In 1917 Ritter Dental paved the way for modern dental treatment systems with the development of the integrated treatment system based around the dental chair.
Previously owned by Dr Leopold Polack who operated a dental practice in Hawthorn, Victoria from the1950s-1970s.
Physical Description
Polished stainless steel nozzle and handpiece with a thumb lever. The tip has a rotating clamp piece over the nozzle end. One end has the remnants of a black cotton fabric sheathed red plastic tube which is surrounded by a spiral of flexible metal.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr Leopold Polack
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Manufacturer
Ritter Dental Manufacturing Co. Inc., Rochester, United States of America, circa 1930
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Previous Owner
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Inscriptions
Engraved on body: "MANUFACTURED BY / RITTER DENTAL MFG. CO. INC. / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / MADE IN U.S.A / PATENT NO. 1757473 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING".
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Overall Dimensions
220 mm (Length), 70 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
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