A Douglas Pell, Hertfordshire, Silver Retractible Screw Toothpick

Manufacturer - Douglas Pell, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

Date - 2003

Description - A sterling silver retractable toothpick, fitted with a matching silver pick and suspended from a silver jump ring for ease of carrying. The cylindrical casing is worked in crisp engine‑turned decoration, giving the piece a refined, tactile finish characteristic of early 21st‑century personal accessories.
This toothpick operates by means of a smooth screw‑action mechanism, allowing the pick to extend and retract cleanly into its housing—an appealing blend of practicality and craftsmanship. These small implements were once an essential part of personal grooming kits, and silver examples with mechanical action are increasingly sought after.
A charming and functional piece of silverware, ideal for a collector of personal accessories or as a refined addition to a chatelaine or travel set.

Condition - This toothpick is in a clean, very good condition

Hallmark - This toothpick has a manufacturer's cypher for Douglas Pell together with London date cypher for 2003 (on jump ring)

Dimensions - Extended length - 7.5cms
Retracted length - 5cm
Weight - 7gm