1974

Gold toothpick in the form of a scimitar with loop and pelican at top.

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Shipwreck Artifacts Start Price:5,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Gold toothpick in the form of a scimitar with loop and pelican at top.
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Gold toothpick in the form of a scimitar with loop and pelican at top. 8.3 grams; 2" long. The ultimate accessory for the wealthy Spanish traveler, in high-grade gold (22K), its top design depicting the legendary "pelican in her piety," an important Catholic symbol showing the bird with beak pointed at her chest, with wings half folded at her sides. (This emblem has been in the news recently, as a 5.5" version of it was found last year and heavily publicized by Fleet salvager Bonnie Schubert.) With no bends or breaks, this toothpick is in excellent condition save for some minor scratches on the blade and bits of wormy encrustation here and there. With Pearson photo-certificate. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida