Gold tooth-pick

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Object numberHC.J.12.X.16
TitleGold tooth-pick
DescriptionGold tooth-pick enclosed in a quadrilateral ivory sheath which has a square gold band at the top and a longitudinal slot at the side to enable the gold push-button to propel and retract the tooth-pick. This was invented c. 1815 and considered by many persons to be the most hygienic and efficient to date. Marked T.C. Palmer inventor. S. Moran & Co. makers. Early nineteenth century.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameTooth-pick
Object categoryDental
MaterialGold
Dimensions
- Length: 7.8 cm
Width: 0.6 cm
Depth: 0.6 cm