Antique Sterling Silver Baby (or Mustache) Comb, Engraved shino "Patronize literature"

"Patronize literature"

Though made as a teaching toy for kids

there is a bit of flea biting and minor staining around the lip

which left these wonderful faint shadow forms

or maybe just their own masterpieces

Antique Sterling Silver Baby (or Mustache) Comb, Engraved shino "Patronize literature"No mark that I can find on this sweet silver cased comb, which I believe is a baby's comb, but could also be used for neatening up a mustache! Plenty of tiny dings all over and a few larger spots on the silver, but for the most part it polished up brightly and the comb itself is in very good, useable condition. The cover closes tightly over the comb, with a loop at one end of the case, I believe for wearing it on a chatelaine. Engraved with an R at