Another Key of “Common Construction” (6 slides)
As with other keys, a basic design could be embellished with various features.
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Clef de Garengeot
This second Clef de Garengeot (A147.181) has a bone handle and...
University of the Pacific Permanent Collection,
Donor: Maurice J. Owens, DDS
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Single Bend in Shaft
This second Clef de Garengeot (A147.181) has a bone handle and a single shaft bend near the bolster.
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Spring-Loaded Shaft Pin
Its spring-loaded shaft pin allows faster reversal of the same claw, for left versus right extractions, or exchange of variably sized claws.
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Short Screw
The pin is easily sprung with a thumbnail, while a short screw at the shaft end helps keep the pin in position.
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Screwdriver in Handle
The handle unscrews on either side, with one side holding a screwdriver, perhaps used to allow replacement of a damaged pin through the shaft end.
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Hollowed and Serrated Claw
As in the previous Clef de Garengeot, this claw’s inner surface is hollowed and serrated.