Record ID: DOR-4512B5
Object type: TOOTH PICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a silver toothpick\earscoop of 16th to 17th century date. Both the ends are missing. The remnant of the pick is in the shape of a talon emerging from the bird' toe. The toe is etched with lines to imitate skin. The other end of this element enters a plant bud comprising two leaves with etched line detail. Behind this are two moulded ridges forming a collar from which projects the oval sectioned shaft of the earscoop. Midway along the object is a circular suspension loop. Dimensions: 39.3 mm x 10.23 mm x 3.58 mm Weight: 3.23g For comparison see D Thornton, TAR 2004, nos 338 & 3…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.