Record ID: DEV-13E925
Object type: TOOTH PICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy toilet artical-pendant, combining a tooth pick and ear scoop, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1900. The pendant is cast into the form of an oriental-style dragon, with scales, cast in low relief, running down the length of its body and with tendrils projecting back from its brow and upper lip, both terminating in a scrolled volute. An attachment loop projects ftom the upper of these, retaining an S-shaped chain link in situ, and flanked by two further, one above the snout and another part way down the back. From the mouth projects a downwards arching toothpi…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-35EAF5
Object type: TOOTH PICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver toilet article-pendant, with a partial copper alloy core. The surviving section comprises of a sub-rectangular sectioned bar of silver which tapers and arcs downwards slightly into an old break at the terminal. The bar is hollow, worked into shape and brazed along a longitudinal seam visible on the lower face. The other end is zoomorphic in form, with added detail cast in low relief, depicting sub-rectangular eyes and triple-stranded brows, the top of which is flanged and curves upwards, abutting an attachment loop. The head is similarly hollow, and p…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Budleigh CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D6D86A
Object type: TOOTH PICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017T709; disclaimed, returned to finder. Description: An incomplete Post-Medieval silver toilet article-pendant, combining a toothpick/nail-leaner and ear scoop. The surviving fragment consists, broadly, of a rectangular sectioned bar of silver, forming the handle, with an integral attachment loop expanding centrally from one side. This was damaged subsequent to finding, and has been reattached by the finder using superglue. A plain silver hoop with a circular cross-section and soldered join passes through the loop, with this apparently being original. A thread of bl…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wembworthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.