Antique Silver Toothpick

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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.

Object Condition

In very good condition.

Object Details

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Dealer Location

Vault 31-32
The London Silver Vaults
53-64 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1QS

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