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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER TOOTHPICK. BIRMINGHAM 1896
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Decorative Art:
Pre 1900 item# 883690
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Doris Frohnsdorff
301-869-1256
$75.00
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AN ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL TOOTHPICK. Birmingham, England, 1896. Fully hallmarked with the maker's mark A.B & CO., anchor, lion passant, date letter. The piece has engine turned engraving and is set with a purple stone at the top (amethyst?). A movable circular band propels the pointed toothpick forward when needed and retracts it for the closed position. See enlargements showing both closed and open positions. The piece measures 2 inches closed and 2 1/4 inches open. In excel ...click for details
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