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'The Masticator' Knife in Box, 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.'
Other inscriptions
'F & S Patent London'
Physical material
Steel
Card
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 201mm Width: 28mm Depth: 30mm Weight: 66g
Inventory No
50658
Accession Number
1978-52

Description

Masticator in original card box.