Antique Pedal Dentist's Lathe, Well Preserved. Circa 1900

This interesting device is a dentists drill made in the early 20th century, an antique and particularly charming puece. It was manufactured circa 1900 and is in quite good condition and working order. The drill works with a pedal system and its manipulation is quite basic: the pedal pushes a rod connected to the bottom wheel. The wheel turns the impulse into a rotating movement that makes the drill turn through a string. The drill itself is located at the end of a long flexible metal nozzle. The drills bit is missing but the device the rest of the original component parts. The drills base is made of black cast iron, solid and sturdy, and it reminds us somewhat of antique sewing machines foots. This is logical as the operation mechanism (a pedal system that creates a rotating movement) is more of less the same. The iron surface is decorated with wavy gaps and filigree forms, very much to the taste of those times. The iron wheel and the rod the supports the silvery metal mechanism are both embellished with a delicate golden motive: a modernist-style fringe composed of volutes, flowers and straight lines. This painted decoration is in good condition and is almost complete, providing subtleness and elegance to the drill: its presence is high remarkable in such a functional machine. Over the iron base we can see the silvery metal rod that connects with the flexible nozzle in which end is located the dentists tool. All the set is in fine condition: the metal look polished and shiny with almost no trace of rust or distressed surfaces. For its scientific interest and attractive design, this dentists drill is a museum piece that anyone fond of antiques will appreciate. Measurements: Width: 17.3 in/44 cm. Height: 53.9 in/137 cm.