Antique Carved Ivory Folding Hygiene Tool, Late 1700s French Toothpick, Cutical Tool, Ear Wax Spoon fan 33.5 cm Perhaps one lost

Perhaps one lost

all sold separately**

I'm sure it was hung or rested on a mantel or shelf in display without

earlier ones made in card and with glass panels and paintings - bonboniere

Very good to excellent condition without any breaks or chips to the mounted black and white marble plinth

Antique Carved Ivory Folding Hygiene Tool, Late 1700s French Toothpick, Cutical Tool, Ear Wax Spoon fan 33.5 cm Perhaps one lostWhile we find these in finer form and in the fittings of elaborate luxurious ncessaire, travel vanity sets from vest pocket size to extra large chests, most are smallish and more elegant. I suspect this one was more made for 'the common man' or for a soldier but not an officer. Dates to Napoleonic Era or before, and has no appearance of ever having been used. Almost 4" long, beautifully preserved bit of history. Full measurements on photos. Very good