A silver pocket corkscrew, bodkin, needlecase and a pair of tongs

MAKER'S MARK OF JOHANNES ROOTH, AMSTERDAM, 1773-1827; MAKER'S MARK OF JOHAN FERDINAND SMITS, AMSTERDAM, 1806-1846; APPARENTLY UNMARKED

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A silver pocket corkscrew, bodkin, needlecase and a pair of tongs
Maker's mark of Johannes Rooth, Amsterdam, 1773-1827; maker's mark of Johan Ferdinand Smits, Amsterdam, 1806-1846; apparently unmarked
The corkscrew with banded mother of pearl handle, plain shank and tapering sheath; all over reeded, ball finial engraved with three reeded bands; shaped oval, embossed with foliage; a pair of tongs with hands finials and two harts
8½cm. (3.3/8in.) length (bodkin)
marked on reverse
42gr. (4)

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