Picked up this little press at an auction today, brass label on it says W H Sharp mfg. co. Inc. So far I cannot find anything on it. First picture is the open position and the second is after it is turned down. Each of the projections has a number.
Come on now, I figured you-all would have a bunch of ideas by now. :grin:
Certainly interesting. Your pictures are resized, right? They could be twice the size they are and still be OK for this forum. A general rule is 600 by 800 pixels.
Looks like two large punches and are the rest all the same size?b What is the overall diameter?
It is a dental press. I have had a few of them. There should be information about the company on the brass tag on the side. I do not know exactly what it does or how to use it. I think it has something to do with making dentures.
After one minute research I found this:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/w-m-sharp-dental-shell-crown-press-pat-1902
Indeed, it's a dental tool.
Regards,
Henri
good call WVTOOLS.
Thanks for the input, couldn't figure out how it could be used for dental work, but the explanation makes it clear. I have another press that is also for dental work, placing false teeth into gums.
Had one of these with the pins in a straight line and as opposed to the circular pattern.