1940s Ivorine Dentoform Model Skull with Articulated Jaw 1940s This quirky little occulty piece

This quirky little occulty piece is made of opalescent abalone shell ovals with domed operculum shell "irises

Esemco specialized in producing high-quality jewelry for the middle class and were known for their intricate details and excellent craftsmanship

A favorite among the Incas

Bead production started making a comeback in the mid 1930s

and V letter mark for 1895

1940s Ivorine Dentoform Model Skull with Articulated Jaw 1940s This quirky little occulty piecePerfect for the dentist (or skull collector) in your life! This wonderful scale model was produced by the Colombia Dental and X Ray Corp of New York as an educational tool for aspiring dentists. It is made of Ivorine, which was invented to look and feel like a natural tooth, and has a spring hinged articulated jaw. Skull is mounted to a black plastic base and has a little heft to it. Would make a great paperweight or business card holder! Additional