Double-Top Mercury Holder , 1870-1880
Item
Title
Double-Top Mercury Holder , 1870-1880
Date
1870
Description
This holder contains two ounces of mercury that was used in the preparation of amalgam—a mixture of mercury and another metal used for dental fillings. The cap was an additional precaution against the mercury escaping.
Identifier
#11
Rights
Courtesy of UNMC College of Dentistry, through the support of the Dental Museum Fund and curated by Dr. Stanton D. Harn