Denture Moulds and Press [Hanau]
Maker and role
Hanau Engineering Co, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2022.8
Maker
Production period
Description
Denture Moulds and Press.
Part 1: Brass denture press. The base of the press is solid and rectangular in shape. At the front of the base, “HANAU ENGINEERING CO” has been embossed. “BUFFALO NY USA” is embossed on the back of the base. From the base, a solid brass column extends up from each end, supporting the top of the press. “HANAU” has been embossed onto the front and back side of the top of the press. There is a screw fixture at the top with a hole through it to accommodate a turning key. A carry handle has also been attached to the press.
Above the base, a plate sits on top of a rigid spring. The plate has been shaped to fit around the side columns of the press. A similar plate can be found attached to the top of the object by an adjustable screw which is used to lift and lower the plate during in the denture making process. The space between the two plates is empty and designed to fit the flask moulds.
Part 2: Brass flask base for maxillary mould. The flask base is in a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “24802” has been engraved. On this edge, there are two circular holes set into the flask for components to be fixed during the moulding process. The flask tapers down slightly towards the front. Inside, on the base, there is a large circular hole with a small lip for a disk to sit on top.
Part 3: Circular brass disk for flask base.
Part 4: Brass flask base for mandibular mould. The flask base is in a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “40491” has been engraved. On this edge, there are two circular holes set into the flask for components to be fixed during the moulding process. The flask has a large circular hole with a small lip for a disk to sit on top in the base of the flask.
Part 5: Brass flask mid-section for maxillary mould. The mid-section is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “24802” has been engraved. Along the straight edge, there are two metal pins which extend through the brass section and are designed to fit into the holes in the base and cover. The mid-section is hollow and tapers upwards towards the front.
Part 6: Brass cover for denture mould. The cover is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the straight edge, there are two circular holes. Between them, “24802” has been engraved. On the top of the cover, “VARSITY / LOWER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A.” has been embossed. There is a second set of holes in the top of the cover.
Part 7: Brass flask mid-section for mandibular mould. The mid-section is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “40491” has been engraved. Along the straight edge, there are two metal pins which extend through the brass section and are designed to fit into the holes in the base and cover. The mid-section is hollow and tapers upwards towards the front.
Part 8: Circular brass disk for flask base.
Part 9: Brass cover for denture mould. The cover is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the straight edge, there are two circular holes. Between them, “33288” has been engraved. On the top of the cover, “VARSITY / UPPER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A.” has been embossed. There is a second set of holes in the top of the cover.
Part 1: Brass denture press. The base of the press is solid and rectangular in shape. At the front of the base, “HANAU ENGINEERING CO” has been embossed. “BUFFALO NY USA” is embossed on the back of the base. From the base, a solid brass column extends up from each end, supporting the top of the press. “HANAU” has been embossed onto the front and back side of the top of the press. There is a screw fixture at the top with a hole through it to accommodate a turning key. A carry handle has also been attached to the press.
Above the base, a plate sits on top of a rigid spring. The plate has been shaped to fit around the side columns of the press. A similar plate can be found attached to the top of the object by an adjustable screw which is used to lift and lower the plate during in the denture making process. The space between the two plates is empty and designed to fit the flask moulds.
Part 2: Brass flask base for maxillary mould. The flask base is in a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “24802” has been engraved. On this edge, there are two circular holes set into the flask for components to be fixed during the moulding process. The flask tapers down slightly towards the front. Inside, on the base, there is a large circular hole with a small lip for a disk to sit on top.
Part 3: Circular brass disk for flask base.
Part 4: Brass flask base for mandibular mould. The flask base is in a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “40491” has been engraved. On this edge, there are two circular holes set into the flask for components to be fixed during the moulding process. The flask has a large circular hole with a small lip for a disk to sit on top in the base of the flask.
Part 5: Brass flask mid-section for maxillary mould. The mid-section is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “24802” has been engraved. Along the straight edge, there are two metal pins which extend through the brass section and are designed to fit into the holes in the base and cover. The mid-section is hollow and tapers upwards towards the front.
Part 6: Brass cover for denture mould. The cover is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the straight edge, there are two circular holes. Between them, “24802” has been engraved. On the top of the cover, “VARSITY / LOWER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A.” has been embossed. There is a second set of holes in the top of the cover.
Part 7: Brass flask mid-section for mandibular mould. The mid-section is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the flat back, “40491” has been engraved. Along the straight edge, there are two metal pins which extend through the brass section and are designed to fit into the holes in the base and cover. The mid-section is hollow and tapers upwards towards the front.
Part 8: Circular brass disk for flask base.
Part 9: Brass cover for denture mould. The cover is a ‘D’ shape with a circular front that curves around and is connected at the back in a straight line. Along the straight edge, there are two circular holes. Between them, “33288” has been engraved. On the top of the cover, “VARSITY / UPPER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A.” has been embossed. There is a second set of holes in the top of the cover.
Marks
HANAU ENGINEERING CO Embossed
BUFFALO NY USA Embossed
HANAU Embossed
24802 Engraved
40491 Engraved
24802 Engraved
24802 Engraved
VARSITY / LOWER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A. Embossed
40491 Engraved
33288 Engraved
VARSITY / UPPER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A. Embossed
BUFFALO NY USA Embossed
HANAU Embossed
24802 Engraved
40491 Engraved
24802 Engraved
24802 Engraved
VARSITY / LOWER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A. Embossed
40491 Engraved
33288 Engraved
VARSITY / UPPER / EJECTOR TYPE / HANAU / ENGINEERING CO. INC. /BUFFALO. N.Y. U.S.A. Embossed
Credit Line
Hanau Engineering Co. Denture Moulds and Press [Hanau], 2022.8. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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