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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.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0243 |
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| 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 |