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Up for sale is a rare vintage dental motor and handpiece setup, perfect for collectors, restorers, or steampunk/industrial decorators. This early-to-mid 20th century assembly includes:
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🔧 Included:
• WSS DC Motor
• 110 Volts, 1.1 Amps
• Serial No. 6290
• Made in U.S.A.
• Original nameplate intact
• Pulley drive system
• Classic cast-iron housing with aged patina
• Likely used for polishing or belt-driven dental tools
• Dencraft Handpiece
• Belt-driven pulley style
• Marked “Dencraft”
• Adjustable head and rotary chuck
• Chrome finish with knurled grip
• Commonly used in dental labs for prosthetic or appliance polishing
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🕰️ Historical Relevance:
This unit would have been used in a dental laboratory or operatory in the early 1900s to mid-century period. Dencraft tools and WSS motors were both trusted names in dental equipment manufacturing. Together, this represents a rare surviving example of early electric dental machinery.
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⚙️ Condition:
• Motor and handpiece are untested and sold as-is.
• Cosmetic wear, rust, and patina consistent with age.
• Excellent candidate for restoration or display.
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🎯 Great For:
• Vintage dental equipment collectors
• Antique tool displays
• Industrial or steampunk décor
• Museums or educational exhibits
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Don’t miss your chance to own this authentic piece of dental history!
Please look at the pictures very closely and ask any questions before buying. Thank you for looking.
