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Box for 'The Masticator' Knife by F & S, London, 20th Century?

Inventory Number 50658

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50658

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
'The Masticator (Patented) BestElectro-Plated and Superiror Finish.' 'Sixteen Blades in One To use instead of a knife' 'For preparing meats and other food for mastication by mincing and pulping same on your warm plate, and so preserving all the nutriment. Invaluable to the Aged, Young Children, and all suffering from Weak Digestive Organs, or Defective Teeth.'
Physical material
Card
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 213mm Width: 49mm Depth: 33mm Weight: 46g
Inventory No
50658
Accession Number
1978-52

Description

Box for masticator has printed image of the masticator as well as instructions on its use. Box is has paper attached to top and bottom and green paper on external and internal sides.

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