A fine 19th century toothpick and ear scoop made by the quality silversmiths Samson Mordan

A fluted silver shaft with a silver band which extended either way reveals the toothpick or the ear scoop. From 1838 until the 1860s their pieces were marked S. MORDAN & CO MAKERS & PATENTEES (as in this example) after which S.MORDAN & CO MAKERS was used.

• From the Phisick collection