{"product_id":"victorian-traveling-dental-set","title":"Victorian Traveling Dental Set","description":"Victorian Traveling Dental Set\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1845 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Representing one of the finest examples of 19th-century medical craftsmanship, this exceptional dental set would have been a prized possession of a leading Victorian dentist or physician. From its lustrous mother-of-pearl handles to sterling silver fittings, every detail reflects its creation for the wealthiest practitioners and private clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The remarkable set comprises over 80 precision-crafted instruments arranged within three fitted, velvet-lined trays. Each item demonstrates outstanding workmanship, including scissors and 20 Dixon forceps, each marked for its specific tooth. Six elegant cut-glass and sterling silver medicine bottles enhance its refinement, their mounts gleaming against the deep blue interior. The luminous mother-of-pearl handles add an elegant contrast, underscoring its elite provenance. All are housed within a superb Chubb’s of London lockbox. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beyond its beauty, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the professionalization of dentistry in the mid-19th century. At this time, the field was evolving from trade practice to formal education and specialized expertise. A set of this quality would have accompanied a private dentist on house visits to the Victorian elite. The presence of silver mounts bearing the young Victoria hallmark and date letter places it around 1845, at the height of this transformative era. Founded in 1818, Chubb’s of London was celebrated for its luxury lockboxes of exceptional security and craftsmanship, making this ensemble a rare union of artistry, science and history. Such fine examples are rarely found outside of museum collections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In fitted case: 4 3\/4\" high x 19 1\/4\" wide x 13 1\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case marked \"Chubb's Patent \/ 57 St. Paul’s Chy \/ London\"\u003cbr\u003e Scissors and forceps marked \"Dixon\"\u003cbr\u003e Sterling silver stamped \"TW,\" likely for Thomas Whitehead","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805204676930,"sku":null,"price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/32-1851_1_46beb583-992a-4333-93e3-7cd1c9541de7.png?v=1768106697","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/victorian-traveling-dental-set","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}