Toothpick case

Ivory toothpick case with rounded ends. An ivory plaque is set in the lid in a gold alloy mount under glass. There is a dial with a hand in the centre with a painted figure representing Hope to the left and a ship to the right. The remainder of the lid is decorated with gold studs. There is a mirror inside and the interior is lined with pale green velvet.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0243
Type: Toothpick case
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 17 mm x 88 mm x 30 mm
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