quill toothpick French, c.1750, bound with decorative silver filigree wire, in metal case with interior gilding and mirror in lid, the case covered in black leather in imitation of sharkskin, with brass pin pique decoration; with two silcer toothpick/ earscoops from etui, English or French,18th century or earlier, one with hammered over hallmarks, case 9.5cm, silver 9.1 and 10cm
Sold for £250
Result plus buyers premium
quill toothpick French, c.1750, bound with decorative silver filigree wire, in metal case with interior gilding and mirror in lid, the case covered in black leather in imitation of sharkskin, with brass pin pique decoration; with two silcer toothpick/ earscoops from etui, English or French,18th century or earlier, one with hammered over hallmarks, case 9.5cm, silver 9.1 and 10cm
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022