{"product_id":"five-vintage-dental-tools-two-made-by-ash-of-england","title":"Five Vintage Dental Tools — Two by Ash of England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of five stainless steel vintage dental tools, two of which are stamped with the name \u003cstrong\u003eAsh, England\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mark of quality from one of Britain's most respected dental instrument makers. A great set for collectors of dental antiques, medical history enthusiasts, or as striking display or prop objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition overall. Some surface tarnishing to varying degrees on each tool, nothing major. Two have colour-coded tape on the handles — a common practice in dental surgeries for instrument identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e All sterilised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each tool is approximately 16cm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker (two tools):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash \u0026amp; Sons, England — founded in London in 1820 by Claudius Ash, the firm became one of the foremost manufacturers of dental instruments and equipment in Britain, supplying the dental profession for well over a century. The Ash name on a dental instrument is a genuine mark of quality and heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mixed set of dental examination and treatment tools — the type used daily in British dental surgeries throughout the mid-20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65369666584925,"sku":"0028","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/image_47627e21-9532-43be-b522-f4850a71cda4.png?v=1784974385","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/five-vintage-dental-tools-two-made-by-ash-of-england","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}