385 Years Old Gold Toothpick and Earwax Spoon, Found from Shipwrecked Spanish Galleon
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A 385 years lld gold combined toothpick and earwax Spoon was found from shipwrecked Spanish galleon, Santa Margarita, off the Florida Keys. The galleon sank in a 1622 hurricane. Divers also recovered ceramic pieces, spikes, ships' fittings, rigging elements and two skeleton keys.
LinkThe late 16th or early 17th century grooming tool, which weighs only about an ounce, was located by Blue Water Ventures diver Chris Rackley as he searched the area about 22 feet below the surface and 40 miles west of Key West. He says its value could exceed $100,000.
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