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Set of Nutpicks

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-187952

Description

Set of three nutpicks with ivory handles. Two have a decorative flared ridge, like a shortened guard, at the collar and more rounded end of handle. The third is shorter, has a plain collar and a flat handle end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nutpicks
silver (metal)
ivory (tooth component)
Nutpick

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/4 x 1/2 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1493

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