West Palm Beach, FL
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Details
- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 12ʺD × 59ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Rope
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Good Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Functional as far as the frayed rope … moreGood Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Functional as far as the frayed rope moves the wheel by pressing the foot pedal. No drill bits, or other accessories are present. The surface appears to be repainted over a previous green paint, the visible white paint is more than 50 years old. less
- Description
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S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational *
USA, circa late 19th century
*Operational means, when the foot pedal … more S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational *
USA, circa late 19th century
*Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine'
An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental treadle drill made by the American firm of S.S. White Dental Manufacturing, founded 1872.
This piece is an example of the early mechanically powered drills, which replaced hand drills used previously.
This particular model is believed to be invented in 1871 by American dentist James Beall Morrison (1829-1917) He also designed dental chairs. His drill was popular with dentists throughout Europe and America. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill.
Mechanics:
To work this mechanically powered drill, the foot pedal is pushed up and down to turn the engine wheel which is the power source. The spring connected to the pedal ensures the flywheel comes to rest in a position where it can be restarted again. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill which replaced the various hand drills used previously.
Condition Report:
Well cared for antique condition, it appears the drill was originally painted green, it now retains a vintage coat of white paint.
We describe this treadle drill is 'operational' which means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, so we do not know it the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine'
This is a fantastic example, a great item for anyone involved in dentistry.
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Overall Measurements
59 -inches high x 19-inches wide x 12-inches deep. less
West Palm Beach, FL
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