Old lot of vintage Naperce A2 dental prostheses, medical curiosity decor

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Description

This antique lot of dental prosthetics, presented on a plaque marked "NAPERCE", stands out for its artificial teeth aligned on a rigid support. The mention "A2" and the number "23" are clearly visible on the upper part, indicating a shade and model reference, typical of professional dental material. The set includes eight ivory-like artificial teeth, carefully arranged side by side.

The teeth have a smooth finish, with realistic anatomical shapes reminiscent of natural human teeth. The visible color is a nuanced cream white, commonly used in the manufacture of dental prosthetics to reproduce the appearance of enamel. The presentation plaque bears clear gold inscriptions, including the brand "NAPERCE", as well as additional letters and numbers in bas-relief, including "A2" and "23".

The object is photographed on an old wooden desk, in an environment evoking a dental office or a cabinet of curiosities atmosphere, reinforcing its vintage and decorative appeal. The support seems designed for the storage or presentation of these demonstration teeth, often used in the past by prosthetists or dentistry students.

The visible surface shows no significant wear or major chips. The teeth maintain a uniformly shiny appearance; the plaque shows a slight patina compatible with old use, without major visual defects. No structural defects are observable on the exposed part.

The inscriptions on the plaque are: "NAPERCE", "A2", "23" and what appears to be "NATIONAL MFG.C." at the bottom right. No additional text is legible on the other visible parts.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presents a beautiful period patina and remains in very good visual condition on the exposed side.

Did you know? Artificial ceramic or resin teeth, mounted on plaques, were commonly used in the 20th century in dental training and practice. These lots were used to demonstrate available shades and shapes for the creation of custom prosthetics.

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