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Charles Dickens' toothpick sold for $9,150

Seeded on Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:14 AM EST (msnbc.com)

Talk about the ghost of meals past. The ivory and gold toothpick once owned by Charles Dickens has sold at a New York City auction for $9,150. The pre-sale estimate for the item was $3,000 to $5,000.

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Comment author avatarHoofarted

But who authenticated Georgina Hogarth's authentication letter? Hmmmm? Makes you think......

    Reply#1 - Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:30 AM EST
    Comment author avatarJerry D Williamson

    A sucker born every minute is an understatement..

      Reply#2 - Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:29 AM EST
      Comment author avatarphud55

      The pick of Destiny.

        Reply#3 - Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:54 AM EST
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