Antique J.H. Morrison Drawing & Forming Dies Set Crown & Bridge Work Box
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$249.80
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Up for sale is a remarkable piece of early dental history: an antique "Morrison's Drawing and Forming Dies for Artificial Crown and Bridge Work" set, manufactured by J.H. Morrison of Connersville, Indiana.
Housed in its original dovetailed wooden box with a wonderful patinated finish, this set includes the complete collection of steel forming punches and the corresponding heavy steel die plate. The interior lid features the original printed paper manufacturer’s label detailing the maker information, with vintage handwritten notation at the top.
What It Was Used For:
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, crown and bridge dentistry was undergoing a massive technological shift. Dentists and dental laboratories used sets like this to fabricate custom gold crowns and bridge components by hand. A gold disc or band would be progressively drawn and formed through the tapered steel punches and the numbered die plate (ranging from size 1 up to 14) until the precise anatomical contour required for a patient's molar or bicuspid restoration was achieved.
Historical Significance:
J.H. Morrison’s drawing and forming systems played a vital role in standardizing restorative dental techniques before mass-manufactured, pre-formed crowns became universally accessible. These kits represent the intersection of fine blacksmithing, precision mechanics, and early prosthetic dentistry, showing how practitioners achieved durable, custom-fitted metal restorations chairside or in local labs.
Who May Want It:
Dental & Medical Antique Collectors: A must-have centerpiece for collections focusing on early dental surgery, 19th-century instrumentation, or apothecary and medical displays.
Museums & Historians: Ideal for institutional display or educational exhibits highlighting the evolution of dental technology and restorative techniques.
Cabinet of Curiosities & Steampunk Enthusiasts: The heavy industrial steel patination, dovetailed hardwood box, and unique punch layout make it a stunning display object for eclectic interior design or scientific decor.
Condition:
Antique/vintage condition with authentic wear appropriate for age and tool use. The wooden box shows surface scuffs, minor stains, and aged character, while the steel punches and die plate show dark industrial patina and handling wear. All pieces fit neatly into their designated slots. Please review all photos for exact condition and included components.
Features:
Maker: J.H. Morrison (Connersville, Indiana)
Type: Dental Crown and Bridge Drawing & Forming Dies Set
Material: Solid steel punches and die plate in a fitted wooden storage box
Era: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dental Antiques
Ships securely and promptly with tracking. Combined shipping available for multiple orders.
$249.80
Sale price
$249.80
Regular price
Antique J.H. Morrison Drawing & Forming Dies Set Crown & Bridge Work Box
$249.80
Sale price
$249.80
Regular price
Housed in its original dovetailed wooden box with a wonderful patinated finish, this set includes the complete collection of steel forming punches and the corresponding heavy steel die plate. The interior lid features the original printed paper manufacturer’s label detailing the maker information, with vintage handwritten notation at the top.
What It Was Used For:
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, crown and bridge dentistry was undergoing a massive technological shift. Dentists and dental laboratories used sets like this to fabricate custom gold crowns and bridge components by hand. A gold disc or band would be progressively drawn and formed through the tapered steel punches and the numbered die plate (ranging from size 1 up to 14) until the precise anatomical contour required for a patient's molar or bicuspid restoration was achieved.
Historical Significance:
J.H. Morrison’s drawing and forming systems played a vital role in standardizing restorative dental techniques before mass-manufactured, pre-formed crowns became universally accessible. These kits represent the intersection of fine blacksmithing, precision mechanics, and early prosthetic dentistry, showing how practitioners achieved durable, custom-fitted metal restorations chairside or in local labs.
Who May Want It:
Dental & Medical Antique Collectors: A must-have centerpiece for collections focusing on early dental surgery, 19th-century instrumentation, or apothecary and medical displays.
Museums & Historians: Ideal for institutional display or educational exhibits highlighting the evolution of dental technology and restorative techniques.
Cabinet of Curiosities & Steampunk Enthusiasts: The heavy industrial steel patination, dovetailed hardwood box, and unique punch layout make it a stunning display object for eclectic interior design or scientific decor.
Condition:
Antique/vintage condition with authentic wear appropriate for age and tool use. The wooden box shows surface scuffs, minor stains, and aged character, while the steel punches and die plate show dark industrial patina and handling wear. All pieces fit neatly into their designated slots. Please review all photos for exact condition and included components.
Features:
Maker: J.H. Morrison (Connersville, Indiana)
Type: Dental Crown and Bridge Drawing & Forming Dies Set
Material: Solid steel punches and die plate in a fitted wooden storage box
Era: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dental Antiques
Ships securely and promptly with tracking. Combined shipping available for multiple orders.