Early chrome-plated ratchet mouth gag used in dental and oral surgical procedures.

Adjustable locking mechanism with serrated ratchet arm for controlled expansion.

Mechanically functional. Surface wear consistent with age.

A striking example of early 20th century oral surgical instrumentation.

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Collection Notice:

This piece is part of a larger private medical history collection currently being cataloged and liquidated. The collection includes early surgical instruments, psychiatric and institutional documents, medical ephemera, and rare turn-of-the-century devices.

LAdditional items will be listed in stages. Serious collectors, museums, and dealers interested in acquiring multiple pieces or the collection as a whole are welcome to inquire.