one gold pick English, 19th century, telescopic slide, unmarked in rose and yellow gold with citrine stone, 5cm long closed; one releases pick from jaws by pressing top botton, pick stamped PG with star and 750, 6.3cm closed excluding ring; one American, marked FAIRCHILD, the halves of the cases rotated to expose the pick, (these are usually described as 12 or 14 carat) 5cm closed, gross weight of all three together 13.5 grams; with 10 silver toothpicks,19th and early 20th century, all with retractable picks, two by S Mordan & Co. (one patented with ear scoop), others, two hallmarked Birmingham 1903, one Birmingham 1894, one stamped 'sterling', one 800, others unmarked
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one gold pick English, 19th century, telescopic slide, unmarked in rose and yellow gold with citrine stone, 5cm long closed; one releases pick from jaws by pressing top botton, pick stamped PG with star and 750, 6.3cm closed excluding ring; one American, marked FAIRCHILD, the halves of the cases rotated to expose the pick, (these are usually described as 12 or 14 carat) 5cm closed, gross weight of all three together 13.5 grams; with 10 silver toothpicks,19th and early 20th century, all with retractable picks, two by S Mordan & Co. (one patented with ear scoop), others, two hallmarked Birmingham 1903, one Birmingham 1894, one stamped 'sterling', one 800, others unmarked
Auction: Fine Antiques & Works of Art, 26th May, 2022