THE MASTICATOR AN UNUSUAL DINING ASSIST TOOL. I BELIEVE IT TO BE FROM THE EARLY 1900's. IT'S A DENTAL MASTICATOR, WHEREIN IT "CHEWS OR SHREDS" ONES FOOD SO IT CAN BE EASILY CHEWED (FOR PEOPLE WITH BAD OR NO TEETH). 7" LONG AND PROBABLY MADE FROM GERMAN NICKEL.  THIS INSTRUMENT WORKS ON THE PRINCIPLE OF THE ACTION  OF THE TEETH. MEATS & OTHER FOOD WHICH REQUIRE MASTICATING ARE EASILY AND QUICKLY PREPARED FOR DIGESTION WITH THE AID OF THE MASTICATOR. THE FOOD WHEN READY FOR EATING IS FIRST CUT UP INTO SMALL PIECES, WHICH ARE THEN CRUSHED WITH THE MASTICATOR INTO A PULP EASILY SWALLOWED. IT IS MARKED AMONG OTHER THINGS "MASTICATEUR CARRIER" & "MADE IN FRANCE". SHIPPING QUOTE FOR THE CONTINENTAL US ONLY.

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