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Tooth-brush, (Silver set in case)

HC.J.12.X.3

A silver tooth-brush set, Birmingham 1799. The bristles are inserted into ivory, tooth-powder container (two sections) with bright-cut engraving, and a tongue scraper. The latter may have also been used to remove powder from the container. Fitted in original pocket-case with fleur de lis decoration. Birmingham hallmark 1799

Eighteenth century, late