Object Description
An early 20th century silver retractable toothpick in a discreet plain style. Fully portable, the little silver hook at one end will attach it to a key ring, watch chain etc for safety. To use simply slide the sleeve forward to reveal an elegant silver tooth pick.
Length 5.3cm closed, 7.5cm open.
Circa 1900-1910.
Maker Arthur Downing Ltd.
Sterling silver.
Marks. Stamped on the side with a full set of Birmingham hallmarks (rubbed).
ARTHUR DOWNING LTD
Arthur Downing Ltd, Birmingham silversmith. Manufacturing jeweller, Upper Hockley St, Birmingham; later Spencer Street, Birmingham; then Warstone Lane, Birmingham. Marks seen on small items such as cigar cutter, pencil, pencil holder. Worked circa 1880-1910.