Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [surface working and finishing equipment]
8. [surface working and finishing tools and accessories]

Narrower term/s

• agate burnishers [NP]
• polishing irons
• tooth burnishers
• flat burnishers
• burnishing bones (general)[+]
  • polishing bones (leatherworking tools) [NP]
• dental burnishers [NP]
• metal burnishers

Anotations

Scope note:

Implements with a hard smooth rounded end or surface, used for smoothing and polishing. It differs in material and shape according to the purpose and trade. In printmaking, burnishers are used to smooth rough areas of an intaglio plate.